"Our government's position on this incident is very clear. We are ready to ensure justice is served in the murder of Lasantha Wickremesinghe, that was our position in the past. That is our position today as well.

I fully understand Ahimsa's concerns and the pain she is feeling at this moment, and I assure her that we will do everything possible to ensure justice is served in this matter. We are giving the Attorney General's Office the necessary independence and following the necessary legal procedures. We have also discussed this extensively with the President.

If there is a need to initiate a new investigation or re-gather evidence, we will work towards that. If necessary, we will not only file new cases, but will also take every legal step possible to ensure justice is served," said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.