The case of Arulappu Jude Arulrajah illustrates several concerns AI has about the continuing abuse of the already broad powers of arrest and detention given to the security forces under the Emergency Regulations of 17 June 1993. Arulappu Jude Arulrajah was reportedly arrested in Colombo on 2 October 1993 and held in two unauthorized places of detention until 15 December, when he was transferred to the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department. AI has evidence to suggest that he was tortured and ill-treated during his unacknowledged detention. Also, his arrest was never notified to the Human Rights Task Force.
