Mahinda’s life in danger - Secretary

Withdrawal of 50 well-trained army personnel from the security detail of the former President has placed his life in danger, Media Secretary to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says.

Issuing a statement today (02), Roahan Welivita said “50 army personnel assigned for the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have been withdrawn, today.

Instead, Police personnel were assigned but they are not trained on VVIP security. Mahinda Rajapaksa is under a life threat who defeated the world most powerful LTTE terrorist organization and this is the view of security experts too.

This has been understood even by the general public. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa is the only living Leader in the world who defeated a powerful terrorist organization. Therefore it is the public opinion that Mahinda Rajapaksa should be given proper military protection. Withdrawal of 50 well-trained army personnel has placed the life of former President in danger.”

He also pointed out it is the duty of the Government to provide sufficient military protection to safeguard the life of Mahinda Rajapaksa.