Gota's security reduced

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The army contingent provided for former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa numbering 50 had been reduced to 25 as from yesterday and they had been replaced by the Police STF.

This had been made following a decision taken by the security council to remove army contingents from providing security to VIPs and replacing them with STF cadres. It has also been decided that in the near future the remaining army cadres would also be replaced with STF cadres. (Indika Ramanayake)

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Dee Wednesday, 13 July 2016 09:05 AM

50? For what? Another war?

kukula Wednesday, 13 July 2016 09:40 AM

Good decision. In reality, public servants don't need any security. But I presume in his case because of his numerous wrong doings to the public. He can be like all of us to enjoy a common life and to walk freely on the walking paths made by them.

Hitapang Machan Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:05 AM

Why for him? He is a former secretary. via DM iOS App

Lokka Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:08 AM

It doesn't matter. No one is gonna come close to him. All are scared of him. via DM Android App

Hassanda Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:25 AM

It's a Big Joke An Ex Permanent secretary ( kicked ) out gets 50 armed escort Its big Joke Even 50 STF it's a laughing stock where on earth we areLiving My dear fellow citizens wake upIt's the tax payers money

PC Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:40 AM

I too need a security protection as I have to work at a gas filling station along the Galle Road .

shamon Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:46 AM

5 should be more than sufficient via DM Android App

Aba Jayasekera Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:47 AM

I disagree with these comments. He and not MR was the prime target of the LTTE. He needs good security and the country owes this to him. Talking of him as merely a retired Ministry Secretary is utter rubbish!

yahapala Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:57 AM

Don't waste innocent taxpayers harden earn money. Make it zero. No war no fear.

Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 13 July 2016 03:57 PM

For Gotta arrange some security guards from a private security firm, that is enough.

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