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Witness alleges Raviraj killing involved Sri Lankan navy intelligence

A witness in an inquiry into the assassination of the former TNA Jaffna MP N Raviraj said Sri Lankan navy intelligence officials were involved, the Daily Mirror reported.

The witness, Sampath Prithiviraj, said the officials associated with the navy intelligence office in Gangarama had planned the killing.

See more reports of Mr Prithiviraj's remarks here on Daily Mirror.

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