Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana today raised concerns in Parliament over alleged assassination plans and possible threats to his life.
Addressing the Parliament today, MP Jagath Withana said the IGP has informed the Kalutara DIG to conduct a probe into the matter.
“The DIG has been informed via a letter from the IGP of plans to assassinate me while getting off the vehicle. The suspect’s name has also been mentioned in the letter. It says I will be shot dead,” he said.
MP Jagath Withana further requested the Parliament and the government to take the necessary measures to investigate the matter.
Responding to his appeal, Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih said the matter will be brought to the attention of the Speaker and informed MP Jagath Withana to present his request in writing to the Speaker.
Also commenting on the matter, SJB and Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa said this was a serious issue as it involves life threats to a Member of Parliament.
“The Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha was shot dead, as he was not provided the necessary security, despite making requests to the Police. The Opposition MPs in Parliament also have no protection. Several MPs are facing similar situations. It is not a joke. What can be done when someone is killed? We should learn from the Weligama incident,” he said.
MP Sajith Premadasa further requested that the Parliament draw its attention to the request of MP Jagath Withana and provide the necessary security to the MP. (Newswire)