Security breach at Gota’s event: two interdicted

22 October 2012 08:16 am

Two policemen of the Cinnamon Gardens Police were interdicted today over a security lapse at the opening ceremony of the refurbished racecourse mini pavilion on Saturday.  

Police said a motorcycle passed through the road which was closed to the public alongside the racecourse, while Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa were on stage.

The guests were seated on the main stage which was set up in front of the mini pavilion, witnessing a dance performance at the time of the incident.

Police Headquarters said the officers who were on traffic duty failed to stop the motorcycle, therefore they were interdicted for their negligence. (Supun Dias)