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Prison doctor files police complaint against Bathiudeen over threats to life

23 Aug 2021

A doctor attached to the Magazine Prison has filed a complaint with the Borella Police over alleged threats to his life made by Rishad Bathiudeen. Prior to lodging a police complaint, the doctor informed the chief medical officer and a senior officer at the prison both verbally and in writing. The complaint states that Bathiudeen had obstructed the duties of the doctor while he was treating an inmate on the 15th of August. Reportedly, the doctor, who asked Bathiudeen to wait outside for his turn, has been told that his service is not required since the parliamentarian is capable of calling a doctor acquaintance. Threats were then levelled against the doctor, with Bathiudeen allegedly claiming that he can have the doctor transferred, along with threats to end his life. These threats had then reportedly escalated to the point where Bathiudeen asked the doctor to find a good place to hide as he has  parliamentary privileges and is treated well by both Government and the Opposition. The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) is carrying out investigations into the matter. Reportedly, the investigating officers recorded statements from the relevant doctor. Meanwhile, the Prisons Department is to conduct an inquiry into the matter under an Assistant Superintendent of Prisons.      


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