Govt declares first ‘white van’ arrest a victory for the people

Minister of Home Affairs, Joseph Michael Perera, today said that the recent arrest of three army personnel in possession of a firearm in a white vehicle has finally provided authorities with a much-needed lead to investigate the controversial ‘white van’ culture which had prevailed in Sri Lanka. MORE..

July 22, 2015  04:48 pm|

Gotabaya claims white van in Mirihana belonged to LTTE

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the country’s security is the foundation for development and reconciliation and that unfortunately the current leaders of Sri Lanka have given a low priority for security. MORE..

July 22, 2015  01:05 pm|

UPFA claims ‘white van’ threat to Mahinda, Gotabaya

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) claims that the recent arrest of three army personnel in a white-coloured van in Mirihana, can be considered as a threat to the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..

July 21, 2015  09:54 pm|

Kindelpitiya hands over info on ‘white van’ abductions to CID

Democratic Party (DP) Western Provincial Council member Susil Kindelpitiya today handed over information to the CID regarding 13 alleged disappearances and ‘white van’ abductions which had taken place during the previous government. MORE..

February 13, 2015  03:51 pm|