Police deny removal of security for former President Wickremesinghe

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Colombo, October 7 (Daily Mirror) - Refuting reports that security personnel assigned to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been removed, police clarified that 163 officers remain assigned to his protection.

Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that preparations are underway to establish the Ex-PSD 8 Division, specifically for Wickremesinghe’s security.

The spokesman confirmed that current security for the former President includes police officers, with 50 personnel from the Special Task Force (STF) under the direction of the former Director of the Presidential Security Division (PSD).

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Let RW be Monday, 07 October 2024 04:53 PM

Removing security for a former president would be silly. Those are normal entitlements to former presidents of any country in the world given the credible threats to their life.

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kumari sen Monday, 07 October 2024 06:20 PM

There is one important difference. SL people DID NOT elect him. He became the President through the votes of corrupt politicians.

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Hadam Monday, 07 October 2024 09:12 PM

@ Let RW be. Yet ex British Prime Minister only have one armed bodyguard who legally elected by people.

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Rex Monday, 07 October 2024 06:08 PM

Even after leaving office they are a burden to the nation. At an average rate 50,000/- pm per person, it costs nearly 10mn per month for one person(RW) as security alone. If he had served the nation, why need such a heavy protection?

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R Monday, 07 October 2024 06:22 PM

Please don’t deny security personnel from unelected master debating presidential candidate. Who loves master debate every citizen till they can’t walk. His love machine is working even after the election

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German Monday, 07 October 2024 06:45 PM

Kumari: so where is your democratically and massively elected president Rajapaksa?

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Nihal S Monday, 07 October 2024 06:53 PM

Why he needs 163? Please reduce to the minimum required and I hope the new Government will look into adjusting these to more reasonable numbers. No wonder why our country is still a 'developing country'

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sam Monday, 07 October 2024 08:28 PM

Yes the public should provide security to looters

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Grace Monday, 07 October 2024 09:10 PM

He was not elected by people. He did not do anything good for people. He helped only his kowtowing cronies. His cronies advised people to have only one meal a day while their kiths and kins as well as pets are overweight. He tried to make Sri Lanka a part of India. He doesn't deserve security who will get salaries from our taxes.

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Sam Tuesday, 08 October 2024 06:51 AM

If you have done good to your fellow countrymen then why do you need of so much protection ? It clearly shows that you have done an honest job. God will be your judge.

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Rajan V Pillai Tuesday, 08 October 2024 08:31 AM

The Problem will be solved if a proper inquiry is conducted soon in Bond matters. Ex PM Dinesh could provide enough evidence. In any case Security should be provided to a President who has fully retired from Politics. and leading a retired charm life as in US. In SL retired Presidents are given security to rebuild themselves and their party. Every Ex. President should follow the path of Late Junius Richard Jayawardena. He didn't even wished a State Funeral , but donated Prime Land and Building to ths use of Public in Dharmapala Mw. Colombo 7.

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Terrence K Tuesday, 08 October 2024 08:47 AM

Has history shown that an ex President's life was in danger since any opponent prefers to follow the motto "Do not disturb sleeping dogs" So is there any necessity to maintain the same strength of the forces for protection as this will entail an additional cost for the forces who will be enjoying themselves all on the house at the expense of the public purse!!!!

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