The Bodu Bala Sena has called on Sri Lankan authorities to stop the witch hunt against members of military intelligence for the benefit of “international conspirators”, the Daily Mirror reports.
General Secretary Galagodaaththe Gnanasara said foreign elements wanted to portray the army as “atrocious killers”.
“It has come to our notice that international conspirators and those working for many Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) want to portray the law abiding Sri Lankan army as being atrocious killers. Several army intelligence personnel had been arrested without any investigation. All those who were deported and groups who acted against the country in the past are now entering the country again and have begun to raise their heads,” the monk said.
“Those who now speak of ‘good governance’ would not know the results of their actions until it dawns on them in five or ten years’ time,
“As Sri Lankans, we should question why these intelligence personnel are being arrested and for whose benefit it is being done,” he further said.
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