Warrant notice on Gota’s gate

TUESDAY, 18 AUGUST 2015

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who has been asked to appear before the Special Presidential Investigation Commission but has been avoiding doing so quoting various reasons, has been warranted to be present at the Commission today (18th).

The officers of Mirihana Police who had gone to Mr. Rajapaksa’s residence to hand over a written notice have been told by the Army Sergeant who was in charge of security had said Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa had instructed him not to accept anything.

After taking a statement from the Sergeant the officers of Mirihana Police have pasted the warrant notice on the gate of Mr. Rajapaksa’s residence. This has been informed to the Commission by the HQI of Mirihana Police Mr. Jayalath.

It has been necessary to question Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on a complaint received in relation to Rakna Lanka Security Service. The initial investigations regarding the complaint have been completed at present.

The Commission has said it would have to take a decision if Mr. Rajapaksa fails to come before the commission. He had been informed to appear on the 14th. However, he had informed the Commission through the former Secretary General of the party that he would not be able to be present as he was busy with the election campaign.