Opposition Leader meets former security heads

Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has requested former security force chiefs to compile and hand over a report on combatting extremism taking their experience into account.
A special discussion was held last evening with the opposition leader and several former chiefs of security forces regarding the current situation of the country.
This was at his official residence in Wijerama.
Former defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, former chief of staff, General Jagath Jayasuriya, Former Navy Commanders, Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama, Admiral Jayantha Colombage, Former Army Commander, General Daya Ratnayake, Former Airforce Commander Air Chief Marshal, Roshan Gunathilake, Former IGP’s Mahinda Balasuriya, Chandra Fernando and former MPs Basil Rajapaksa and G.L Peries partook in the discussions.
(Hiru News)
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The Dinosaurs are being brought back to life.
Hail the Leader!
Good news. The Sri Lankans are waiting to see Mahinda and Gothabaya back in action.
What are you trying to do?? The present Tri forces and their leaders (not politicians) are doing a commendable job, dont mess it up pls. Whom are these people going to report to? You??
Dear Appachchi,
Come back soon, please do not waste more time of Mother Sri Lanka. The people are waiting to welcome you with gloriously although we have already welcomed you in our hearts.
God bless you with long life.
Innocent People of Srilanka are paying for the SINS of all those CHEATERS and LIERS done. Let them burn in Hell.