TNA raises concerns over Sampanthan’s security

21 Nov, 2016

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today raised concerns in Parliament over the poor security given to opposition leader R. Sampanthan.

TNA Parliamentarian E.?Sarawanabavan said that the opposition leader has been given vehicles in poor condition for his security.

Sarawanabavan said that the Government must take immediate action to address the concerns.

In response, Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake said that the vehicles given to the opposition leader for his backup?security is?part of the existing fleet of vehicles with the police.

He said that he will look into the concerns raised by the MP and ensure the opposition leader is given a proper backup vehicle. (Colombo Gazette)

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