Leader of the Samabima Party, Deepthi Kumara Gunarathne, has raised serious concerns over the growing trend of crime becoming commercialised, with potentially devastating consequences for the society.
During a discussion on the Ideas Front Youtube channel, he noted that society is approaching a dangerous point where criminals are being humanised to the extent that their wrongful actions risk being normalised.
Gunarathne criticised what he described as a “new narrative” portraying criminals as ordinary people with families and aspirations, calling it a “mistaken and harmful” approach.
Meanwhile, political analyst Vipula Karunathilaka, who also participated in the discussion, highlighted troubling practices within the police force, particularly self-promotion and internal promotions without proper institutional checks.
He warned that such actions pose significant risks to law enforcement integrity and noted that no effective institution globally permits such unchecked behaviour.
The discussion was moderated by journalist Narada Bakmeewewa.
(lankaleader.lk)
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