Minister Rajapakshe assures recourse for property damage in ‘Yukthiya’ operation

Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, on Friday (29) said that individuals affected by property damage during the ‘Yukthiya’ anti-narcotics and crimes operation can seek assistance from the Human Rights Commission or resort to the courts.

He said that police do not conduct house inspections arbitrarily. “Police typically raid a house when there is credible information about illegal activities or criminal involvement. While errors may occur, they are not commonplace,” Minister Rajapaskhe said

Rajapakshe acknowledged that the ‘Yukthiya’ operation, a large-scale endeavor, might cause inconvenience to people at times. Nevertheless, he emphasized that the operation aims for societal improvement.