Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa today questioned what action would be taken against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya, arguing that the law should be applied equally in cases involving the police chief and Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.

Addressing Parliament, Rajapaksa said the public was waiting to see what consequences the IGP would face over allegations that he had disregarded a court order and provided false information to court in a case involving the prosecution of innocent people.

"Gnanasara Thera was accused of contempt of court over a statement he made concerning a person linked to the LTTE. We are now waiting to see what happens to the IGP, who disregarded a co...