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Will uncover truth behind “white van” drama – Defence Secretary

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The actual truth behind the incident of “white van” drama, as acted out by two men of the former Health Minister during a news briefing will be revealed in near future, Defence Secretary, Major General Kamal Gunaratne said.

Addressing a gathering in Pannipitiya yesterday, the Defence Secretary said they had launched a probe into the said incident soon after it was brought to the spotlight.

“We will reveal who was actually behind this drama and who hired and paid money for the duo. We can’t let incidents of this nature happen in the country, which hoodwinks and mislead the general public," Gunaratne said.

However, he stressed the point that they would not take suppressive measures to tame these kinds of people but carry out transparent investigations to bring the wrongdoers to book.        

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne held a news briefing on November 10 with two persons, where the two individuals said they had been engaged in abduction cases and witnessed such incidents.

Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Gunaratne said a new change is visible in the country after Gotabaya Rajapaksa took the office.

President Rajapaksa was unwavering despite the accusations, criticisms and defamation levelled at him in the run up to presidency. (Sheain Fernandopulle) 


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  • Anmanpan Sunday, 15 December 2019 12:07 PM

    Very good and welcome.Please make it for all white since 2005! Also the rugby player, Lasantha and the list grows!

    MK Sunday, 15 December 2019 12:39 PM

    How you know its a drama. Pls investigate and do the neat full then come to the conclusion.

    Overseas eye Sunday, 15 December 2019 01:03 PM

    Reminds me of a famous Sinhala saying of asking from Thief's mother. Very unfortunate situation,,, all wrong doers are heroes and innocent has to become victims. May justice prevail

    kumar Sunday, 15 December 2019 01:07 PM

    Before , even the investigation starts, he confirmed it is drama. What a vision.

    mp Sunday, 15 December 2019 03:02 PM

    Investigation is going on, so how do you say it is not begun. Any fool can understand that it is a drama!

    Max Sunday, 15 December 2019 03:45 PM

    Any child can understand its a fabricated story.. 7000 tons of Gold from North ? OMG

    Parakum Sunday, 15 December 2019 05:15 PM

    Have you heard, Once a Thief is Always a Thief.

    Mandayan Sunday, 15 December 2019 05:33 PM

    But tell us one thing, how can CID investigate something if their attempt to extract information from the Swiss employee was not in the right way and described as abduction by the victim? Appoint a completely different team to investigate. Otherways it will end up in victimize the victim and alienate the Swiss embassy and remember no Swiss authorities will authorize an illegal act..

    ram Sunday, 15 December 2019 07:45 PM

    in most countries accused never conduct an investigation to clear their names. What he wants to is that he wants to clear the accusation by the accused.

    Kimbula Monday, 16 December 2019 10:24 AM

    Thanks much defense secretary for exposing the REAL white van gang of the Undial Athula

    my car and my petrol Monday, 16 December 2019 10:43 AM

    my car and my petrol... I do all and my decision also according to the way I want. Why should I reveal all the real truth to the public

    Andrew Silva Monday, 16 December 2019 12:49 PM

    Very good Defence Secretary send them too to the mental facility.


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