The bulletproof vehicle assigned for the protection of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been officially returned, according to a statement issued by his media spokesperson, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage.
Gamage said the vehicle was handed back to the relevant company on Thursday (3), following instructions from the Presidential Secretariat. He explained that, after the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act came into effect, the Presidential Secretary had informed on September 24 that all official assets — including vehicles and the official residence — belonging to the fifth Executive President must be surrendered.
He added that the support vehicle used by Rajapaksa’s security personnel was also returned.
Gamage warned that the move has compromised the former President’s security, noting that discussions will be held next week with the Inspector General of Police, the Defence Secretary, and heads of the security forces to request the necessary vehicles to ensure Rajapaksa’s safety.
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