Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Commission to Investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption, within half an hour after his arrival this morning.
Rajapaksa didn't leave before thanking his supporters who had launched a protest outside the commission against the summons by the Commission.
He was summoned to record a statement with regard to investigations regarding Avant-Garde Securities and Rakna Araksha Lanka.
The protest concluded after Rajapaksa left the commission.
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Former defence secretary leaves bribery commission office. AFP[/caption]
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Tense situation outside bribery commission
According to reports a tense situation has erupted outside the bribery commission this morning following former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa's arrival to give a statement.
Supporters of former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa started protesting in front of the Bribery Commission as Rajapaksa arrived at the place, despite the court order banning protests.
Bauddhaloka Mawatha has been closed due to the protest.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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