MR’s security curtailed?

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Forty two officers attached to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security detail had been recalled to the Ministerial Security Division (MSD) today, Mr. Rajapaksa’s Private Secretary Udith Lokubandara said.

He said no replacement had been made so far. Meanwhile, Mr. Rajapaksa's Media Secretary Rohan Weliwita said the group of security officers had been recalled on immediate service requirements.

However, when contacted, Police Spokesman DIG Priyantha Jayakody said no such order had been issued by the Police Headquarters so far but an internal order may have been issued by the MSD. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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Comments - 28

AliG Thursday, 04 May 2017 12:07 PM

42 were recalled. He still has more than 100.

Vijith Pieterz Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:40 PM

Correct, according to true SriLankans, MR is dead and no more, why security for a dead man?

J Palitha Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:39 PM

When MR was the President he had 400 Security personal, but now he is only a MP, what he has is more than enough.

One short Ranjan Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:37 PM

Mahinda supported LTTE with millions so no need of fearing about his life. Security (X) ..means "NO"

German Jacob Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:35 PM

Vasu had given the assurance on the word of his matchan (CM Jaffna) that he will save him from LTTE. So, why this fellow needs security?

J Palitha Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:32 PM

MR deployed 55 STF personal to guard his dogs at temple trees. What a waste?

Honda Hitha Ranil Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:30 PM

Those days, MR had security to his "Toilet" too at Temple Trees.... what a waste? MS will not allow a single penny to be misused.

Bubble Banda Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:28 PM

Mahinda only needs security when he is fully dunked and fallen in the streets, not other-wise.

Desmond Jeromme Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:25 PM

Mahinda who supported LTTE with 30 million will be safe, no need security for him.

TONY Thursday, 04 May 2017 07:05 PM

THIS NEWS IS ONLY TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT THE GOVT IS JITTERY AFTER THE MAY DAY. IF HE WAS SUCH A POPULAR LEADER WHY IS THAT HE IS CRYING LIKE A BABY

Sri Wickrema Thursday, 04 May 2017 02:22 PM

He is the one and only defeated president in Sri Lanka. As a MP he is entitled for usual security.

Alston Thursday, 04 May 2017 02:15 PM

Spending so much for security is an utter waste of public money. They go there to serve people and not to enjoy comforts at poor public expense. via DM Android App

B S Perera Thursday, 04 May 2017 02:10 PM

We chased him out. But reducing security is not good

SL Thursday, 04 May 2017 02:09 PM

tiger cubs are still afraid of him

Kamal Wednesday, 03 May 2017 10:29 PM

Ha ha ha.... Message is crystal clear... Gallface rally made Yahapalana leaders to having night marers.

John Thursday, 04 May 2017 11:56 AM

42 removed, how many remain?!

hubert Thursday, 04 May 2017 11:39 AM

he is not an ex president only an MP go with ordinary security he must read DM comments by others as well

Kithsirir Thursday, 04 May 2017 09:10 AM

Its crystal clear that he doesnt need hundreds of body guards. 2 given for a MP is enough

BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 04 May 2017 09:05 AM

The greatest insult that this maniac can get is to drown in his own vomit.

Just Another Citizen Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:56 AM

Why do MPs need so much security anyway. we dont have a war so whats the risk. MPs and politicians in other countries travel by bus walk and even on bicycles. its only in this part of the world that politicians are treated like gods. via DM Android App

Ravi Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:47 AM

MR this what you did to the others, now your getting the return.

JAN Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:27 AM

Why Retired MPs getting all the Perks How much millions spending for their luxurious life please stop this via DM Android App

Wijebahu Thursday, 04 May 2017 08:23 AM

He is already have excessive security since LTTE is defunct now.. He gave only couple of policeman to chandrika at the height of LTTE threat. every one knows what Happened to Gen Janak Pererera an patritic oficer and gentleman. Rajapakse gave him only two cops and Let him blown out by LTTE. now He is winging because He has no thousands of guards arround Him.

Leo Thursday, 04 May 2017 06:16 AM

Does every other MP in Sri Lanka have 42 body guards. Can someone please enlighten me. via DM Android App

James Bond Thursday, 04 May 2017 05:21 AM

He is just another retired citizen of Sri Lanka living on tax payers money and stolen money. So what security?

ED Thursday, 04 May 2017 04:20 AM

WHY WORRY ????? YOU HAVE THE JOINT OPPOSITION MEMBERS AND THEIR HENCHMAN TO SEE TO YOUR SECURITY. IF YOU SUSPECT THEM THEN IT IS YOUR FAITH. BECAUSE YOU CREATED THE WHOLE THUGGERY ,AND UNETHICAL ORDERS DURING YOUR PERIOD AS RAJA !!!! SO THIS IS YOUR MAWBIMA YOU HAVE YOUR SONS , SONS FRIENDS , BROTHERS ,JOINT OPPOSITION MPS, PRADESHA SABAH MEMBERS , YOUR GALLE FACE CROWD TO PROTECT YOU ... SO WHY DO YOU NEED MORE BODY GUARDS ?????

Pramod Fernando Thursday, 04 May 2017 12:49 AM

Oh what a fast action purely out of jealousy!

Casanova Wednesday, 03 May 2017 11:15 PM

Ha Ha Ha Crystal clear that he doen't need too many Body Guards.

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