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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga, who was provided with a total number of 104 12-bore shotguns when she was at the Sri Lanka Mahajana Party from 1980 to 1990 was yet to return those weapons, it was revealed in Parliament last week.
Submitting a document in Parliament, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon revealed that about 698 firearms had been issued to 154 politicians from 1980 to 1990, but none have been returned as yet.
According to the document, former President Kumaratunga was given the highest number of weapons during that decade and all the weapons were obtained by Ms Kumaratunga in 1988.
It also stated that a total number of 41 semi-automatic 9mm pistols, one revolver and 656 12-bore shotguns had not been returned up to date. A considerable number of politicians who have failed to return firearms issued to them are now deceased.
Among the leading politicians, who failed to return 12-bore guns, were H.S.A. Karunaratne (Administration Secretary –Lanka Sama Samaja Party -16), Alick Aluwihare (05), Peter Keuneman (01), P Dayaratne (05), Tudor Jayaratne (5), Tyronne Fernando (5), Nanda Mathew (05), Gamin Athukorala (5) etc.
Speaking to Daily Mirror, State Minister Tennakoon said that the government has to take a policy decision in this regard. However, he said that the IGP and the State Intelligence Service (SIS) were given instructions to take necessary action until the government take a decision on this.
Jayantha Monday, 28 August 2023 11:14 AM
Lol. Even if you find them it will not be much. But what about public money wasted and put SL in a debt trap by MR. He did useless projects that gave him commissions like nelum kulana, port city,sattalite sent,mattala airport and hambantota port. When are you going to recover them from rogur MR and family.
Sivalingam Monday, 28 August 2023 12:29 PM
Probably converted to giant vibrators by now.
Vernon Monday, 28 August 2023 12:40 PM
This fellow Tennakoon is trying to please his masters. The shot guns are useless these days . What were you doing all these days. What about the vehicles and houses given to Mahinda and Namal baby. Have you all recovered. what about the frouds comited by Wimal and his people.
ravin Monday, 28 August 2023 01:24 PM
nonsenses to whom fire arms were issued. to above named individuals or person in charge of their security? if the statistics are readily available in hand what was done by officials, why haven't anyone take responsibility of doing a audit? We have to make arrangements to delete the privilege clues of immunity from uttering all irresponsible statements under the cover of parliamentary privileges. Because parliament is not a coocoos nest.
Hard Truth Monday, 28 August 2023 01:25 PM
Joke Lanka
Ram Monday, 28 August 2023 01:27 PM
If CBK is not responding to the requests to return the guns she must be investigated
M Z Ishrath Monday, 28 August 2023 01:31 PM
The officer in charge of the armoury, who issued weapons is also answerable. It’s incumbent on him to see that weapons so issued are returned to the armoury on time and entered in the ledgers. Duty conscious lad
Nimal Monday, 28 August 2023 01:49 PM
Why not any of the current politocos on the list?. SL police is utter useless and even if they know they won't go after them. But wait till an innocent person steals a coconut to feed his/her family. They will be quick to arrest and beat them. See what happened to the housemaid who was killed in Colombo.
joshua Monday, 28 August 2023 02:11 PM
Even bottle and papers man won't buy it now.
Gamini Monday, 28 August 2023 02:24 PM
what were these clowns doing for the past 33 years
Brave politicians Monday, 28 August 2023 05:34 PM
Our politicians are brave heroes, hiding in bunkers with arms. If Chandrika was given 104 guns, how many body guards would have surrounded her physically? Not a pleasant scene with every guard holding his gun!
Mohan Monday, 28 August 2023 08:45 PM
May be she is using them to hunt wild boars?
Dee Monday, 28 August 2023 09:09 PM
12 bore shotguns are history! Try getting ammo for those? Please focus on the current situation. The immense number of post war weapons circulating.
Gunapala Muhandiram Tuesday, 29 August 2023 02:04 AM
All are Pin Padi, Public enemies born with Satan JRJ! No justice for these people - must confiscate all assets of all politicians to solve the problem in this sinking country!
Do Doo Dooo Chin Tuesday, 29 August 2023 08:46 AM
CBK keeping up your prestigious reputation, please handover the weapons and set an example. No arguments please, teach a lesson to Rajapakshes.
Kadupalage Sena Tuesday, 29 August 2023 04:19 PM
What a waste of public funds created by that Satan JRJ! He made a real mess of this country! Satan Putra wants to continue. 20 cars 50 bodyguards 100guns servants allowances for doing nothing but destroying the country while investing public funds overseas since the Satan JRJ!
Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 30 August 2023 03:28 AM
Recently CBK issued some statements relating to Rajapaksha looting public money, now the Parliament says CNK has not returned sone guns? So all these years were they sleeping ?
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