The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), a prominent political party representing the interests of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka, has sent a formal letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for immediate action against Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera, a Buddhist monk, for allegedly making statements that pose a threat to communal harmony in the country. In a video that has sparked outrage, the monk is seen issuing threats against Tamils in the South.

The video in question features the monk, Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera, making inflammatory statements in which he reportedly threatens to cut Tamils in the South into "pieces." The ITAK argues that these comments are not only offensive but also constitute a serious offense under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) laws. The party has called on the IGP to take swift and decisive action against the monk to uphold the principles of communal harmony and to ensure that such statements do not incite violence or hatred.

The ITAK's letter to the IGP emphasized the importance of addressing hate speech and incitement to violence, particularly when it involves religious figures, to maintain peace and harmony in Sri Lanka. The party also stressed the significance of respecting and protecting the rights of all communities in the country.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from various quarters, with many calling for accountability and justice in the matter.