PM has pledged to do everything possible to prevent more such attacks

“The government which is committed to safeguard the democracy strongly condemn the brutal killing of Sivaram.”

Prime Minister Rajapakse has pledged to do "everything possible" to prevent this kind of "unfortunate incidents" in the future, the statement issued by the prime minister’s office said.

Condemning the murder "unreservedly”, the government said it had ordered an investigation into the killing.

“Mr. Sivaram's abduction and killing is the latest in a series of violent acts and political killings that have taken place while the ceasefire Agreement has been operational. Most recently, a Tamil Police Inspector, Mr. T Jeyaratnam, was abducted in Colombo. Prior to that a District Secretary was killed in the Eastern Province and a Tamil Government official” a statement issued by the Director of Information said.

It said the government has ordered a full scale investigation into the abduction and killing of Mr. Sivaram and law enforcement authorities will ensure speedy action in this regard.

Police Investigations

Inspector General of Police(IGP), Chandra Fernando said no sooner he got the message about Sivaram's death from a jounalist actions were taken to strengthen security in and around Colombo to ensure culprits did not escape.

Colombo is a secured place IGP, Chandra Fernando

"Investigations are on and we will question those who were with him at the restaurant just before Sivaram's death", he said.

Investigations will focus on to the restaurant, the tables and chairs they occupied and even glasses they used, he said.

IGP, Fernando said these things could happen though Colombo is a secured place.