Report On Yoshitha SWEPT UNDER THE Carpet

Oct 18, 2015

“Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Indika de Silva confirmed that a report had been compiled and it has been handed over to the Defence Ministry”

A report compiled by the Navy on Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has reportedly been swept under the carpet by the Ministry of Defence, sources said.

 

Compiled by a committee headed by Rear Admiral D.W.B Wettawa, the report notes that Yoshitha Rajapaksa had allegedly violated Navy regulations when he was in the Navy.

 

The report also notes that Yoshitha Rajapaksa had served as a security officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa when he was the President.

 

When contacted, Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Indika de Silva confirmed that a report had been compiled and it has been handed over to the Ministry of Defence.

 

Meanwhile, when contacted by The Sunday Leader, Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said that he was about to go overseas and will comment on his return.

 

 - The Sunday Leader