Banana  Photoshopped  Culprit to Appear  Before CID

Banana Photoshopped Culprit to Appear Before CID

The person, identified as the one who photoshopped an image depicting Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka distributed relief items to flood victims recently. But the culprit from Matara has twisted it into a parcel that contains a few bananas as flood relief and first posted the image on Facebook bringing disrepute to the Minister. Disturbed by this incident, Minister Karunathilake has lodged a complaint with the Police stating that his image has been tarnished by false social media propaganda. The CID has launched an investigation and traced the suspect, who has been summoned to the CID. The suspect has informed Police, via an attorney, that he will arrive at the CID after 28 June.
Meanwhile , commenting on the incident Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senaratne said, the secretary to the son of a senior politician of the previous government is leading a sustained campaign to tarnish the reputation of current ministers and MPs.