Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has dismissed claims by MP Namal Rajapaksa that attempts are being made to arrest him out of fear of a rally organized in Anuradhapura.
Speaking to reporters on the matter, Jayatissa said measures taken against Rajapaksa are based on court proceedings, adding that the MP is well aware of his own actions.
He noted that agencies such as the CID, FCID and the Bribery Commission have yet to fully uncover the extent of Rajapaksa’s conduct.
Jayatissa stressed that investigations are aimed at proving wrongdoing through evidence, and that it is natural for someone guilty of misconduct to feel apprehensive.
He further remarked that if Rajapaksa believed he was facing arrest, he should have held his rally earlier.
The Minister added that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing will be dealt with according to the law, urging Rajapaksa to face legal proceedings without evasion. (Newswire)