In a report submitted to the UN Committee Against Torture, the government refuted claim of ongoing torture and impunity, adding,
“The Inspector General of Police (IGP) issued a warning to all officers-in-charge of police stations that they would be held responsible in accordance with the law, if any suspect dies while in their custody. The IGP has reiterated his orders that under no circumstances should any suspect be subjected to torture or to other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment while in police custody.”
The submission comes ahead of the 57th session of the UN Committee against Torture (CAT) due to take place in Genève between April 18 and May 13, reports the Sundayleader.
A report released by the International Truth and Justice Project, documented at least 27 accounts of torture under Sri Lanka's new government.
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