Some countries blind to LTTE fronts: Gota

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Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said though there was no more terrorism in Sri Lanka, the terrorists’ global network continued to function largely unhindered and that some nations seemed to have chosen to turn a blind eye to these front organisations.

“The network continues to sustain an international propaganda campaign against Sri Lanka through front organisations that have now put on a democratic face,” he said when speaking at the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference held in Puthrajaya.

“Some nations seem to have chosen to turn a blind eye to these front organisations and their activities because they claim to support political activism or humanitarian relief. At the same time, the network’s operatives, most of whom are trained terrorists, remain involved in various illegal activities, and are constantly seeking ways to revive terrorist activities in Sri Lanka,” Mr. Rajapaksa said.

Indicating the close relations that Sri Lanka has with Malaysia especially because of the joint efforts in curbing LTTE operatives residing there, Mr. Rajapaksa met Prime Minister Najib Razak on the sidelines of the defence conference.

The visit would pave way for more collaborated efforts with Malaysia, where a joint effort had successfully led to the cutting down of most of the activities carried out by the now defunct LTTE.

The Exhibition and Conference was organized jointly by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) and the Ministry of Defence Malaysia.

Both the governments have been working closely to hunt down key LTTE operatives residing in Malaysia and the most notable breakthrough in such collaborated efforts came when they arrested Selvarasa Pathmanathana alias KP.

Recently Nandagopan-the second in command of the Nediyawan group based in Norway was arrested upon his arrival at the Katunayake International Airport after been deported by Malaysian authorities when he attempted to fly to Britain.

The government has also taken steps to issue red notices to Nediyawan and Vinayagam through the Interpol after it was revealed that the two men were behind advising and giving orders to ‘Gobi’ (Supun Dias)

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dana Thursday, 17 April 2014 07:59 AM

blind not only to front but funds as well. via DM Android App

teda Thursday, 17 April 2014 08:07 AM

But now KP is living in luxury via DM Android App

Ammaa Thursday, 17 April 2014 03:00 AM

What is the salary for this guy?

Titanic Thursday, 17 April 2014 08:35 AM

same person telling this totally blind to the damages done by BBS, pls correct you first via DM Android App

mack Thursday, 17 April 2014 08:51 AM

what are the one time hardcore LTTE members doing in your government via DM Android App

Confucius Thursday, 17 April 2014 09:02 AM

In Malaysia there is no more terrorism in Sri Lanka. But in Sri Lanka there are signs of LTTE revival in the North. What exactly is the truth?????? via DM iPad app

Exhorcist Thursday, 17 April 2014 04:05 AM

[quote name="Titanic"]same person telling this totally blind to the damages done by BBS, pls correct you first via DM Android App[/quote]
Yes endorsed!

Azee Thursday, 17 April 2014 10:12 AM

GR must also tell the Malaysian P.M. that Selvarasa Pathmanathan alias KP who Malaysia helped in hunting down is now well cared for and living in luxury in S.L. via DM Android App

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 17 April 2014 05:02 AM

The why are we blind when the UN calls for righteous deed such as an international transparent independent investigation on war crimes?

I mad Thursday, 17 April 2014 12:28 PM

why blind eye to muralidaran & co in ur government oh sorry ur bro's govnmnt. via DM Android App

asoka Thursday, 17 April 2014 07:48 AM

BuffaloaCitizen your name really suits you...

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 17 April 2014 09:46 AM

Truth is always bitter.

Bernard Wijeyasingha Thursday, 17 April 2014 11:22 PM

Gotabaya is being kind. Those nations including Great Britain hosted the Tamil Terrorists during the war and after the war. When Rajapakse visited London he was faced by an ocean of Tamils holding placards of LTTE written on them & Scotland Yard did nothing. Had those signs showed "Al-Qaeda" on it the protestors would have been arrested and the signs removed. the government of Great Britain openly supports LTTE.

Abu Jaheel Friday, 18 April 2014 03:50 AM

Use the parangiya kote giya trick with the UN! The world knows who is terrorizing the nation.

NoNEED-Haward Friday, 18 April 2014 04:12 AM

what about BBS and who created them in sri lanka? can u answer for this?

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