While asserting that she is still the legitimate Chief Justice of the country, Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake, who vacated her official residence this evening, said she was ‘not guilty’ and that the safety of her family was in the hands of the people.

“I have not taken a red cent during my 32 years of state service, nor have I taken a day’s leave during this time. I have always worked according to the law. Now the people have to look after me. Our security is withdrawn so the people have to look after the three of us,” a visibly shaken Dr. Bandaranayake said, referring to herself, her husband and son.

In a written statement to the media she said, “Even though I have not been meted out with justice today, time and nature will justify what I have done and what I and others who shared my beliefs have stood for.” ( Susitha R. Fernando & Hafeel Farisz)

Source: Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)