The United National Party has accused that the retired air force officer Nishanatha Gajanayaka and DIG Rohan Abegunawarndena had links with alleged abductions and murder of Tamil National Alliance MP Nadarajah Raviraj.

During a recent debate to extend emergency regulations some UNP parliamentarians including MP Luxman Seneviratne accused Nishantha Gajanayaka and DIG Rohan Abegunawardhana for committing abductions and murders in Colombo.

Speaking to Sandeshaya, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the arrest was made.

“As a government we act irrespective of the status of the person and investigate the allegations openly”, Minister Rambukwella said.

DIG Abegunawardhana

When questioned about allegations levelled against DIG Rohan Abegunawardhana, Minister Rambukwella said:

“UNP parliamentarians are speaking under parliamentary privileges but have not come forward with evidence”.

When asked about the blocking of Tamil Net website Minister said it did not come under his preview and it’s a matter for Telecommunication authorities.