Since the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, various social media posts related to the arrest have been circulating rapidly on social media networks. Accordingly, here’s an investigation into several viral posts targeting the Colombo Fort magistrate who issued the initial decision to remand and grant bail to the former President, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Social Media Posts :
Claim 1:
A social media post was circulated with the below statement, (Translated to English)
“Congratulations, Madam Nilupuli Lankapura. I learned that your last court action as Colombo Fort Magistrate was the verdict that led to the imprisonment of Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe.
I understand that the promotion to High Court Judge will be effective as soon as the Chief Justice signs it, and I trust that it will reach you by next Monday. Congratulations on a distinguished High Court service.”
And this FB post further states that a separate judge will be appointed in the case of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the 26th.
Here are the other related social media posts circulated on Facebook.
Claim 2:
Meanwhile, another post was published stating that the recently appointed RTI chairman, the veteran journalist Daya Lankapura, is the father of Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura.
Below are some other posts published claiming that the Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura is the daughter of Daya Lankapura.
This claim was viral on WhatsApp as well.
Fact Check :
Fact Check 1:
On the 22nd, ...
The Supreme Court comprehensively demolished Brittany Higgins’ claims against Linda Reynolds. Have there ever been more dishonest claims that have had such impact on Australian public life?