Will uncover truth behind “white van” drama – Defence Secretary

• We can’t let incidents of this nature happen in the country

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

The actual truth behind the “White Van” drama, acted out by two men of former Health Minister during a news briefing, will be revealed in the near future, Defence Secretary, retired Major General Kamal Gunaratne said.   

Addressing a gathering in Pannipitiya on Saturday, Defence Secretary said they had launched a probe into the said incident soon after this was on the spotlight.   
“We will reveal who was actually behind this drama and who hired and paid money for the duo. We can’t let incidents of this nature happen in the country, which hoodwink and mislead the general public, Gunaratne said.   

However, he stressed the point that they would not take suppressive measures to tame these kinds of people but carry out transparent investigations to bring the wrongdoers to book.   
Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne held a news briefing on November 10 with two persons, where the two individuals said they had been engaged in abduction cases and witnessed such incidents.   

Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Gunaratne said a new change is visible in the country after Gotabaya Rajapaksa took office.   
President Rajapaksa was unwavering despite the accusations, criticisms and defamation levelled at him in the run up to presidency.   

A new change is visible in the country after Rajapaksa took office