Update : Gota leaves Bribery Commission office

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. [caption id="attachment_74688" align="alignnone" width="500"] Former defence secretary leaves bribery commission office. AFP[/caption] ______________________________ 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.