Minister says he is not aware of LTTE suspects being detained without charges

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara requested to provide a reports of LTTE suspects detained in military camps so that the government can take appropriate action.

"If we are provided with a report whether there are suspects in Boossa camp without being charged, we will check with the police and release them if no charges against them," he told BBC Sandeshaya after a meeting in Temple Trees with foreign journalists.

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara on detainees

Human rights campaigners have, meanwhile, said that it is 'a joke' that the government is asking other to provide reports of those in government custody.

Dr Vickramabahu Karunaratne, the leader of the Left Front, and advisor to the Committee for the Defence of Political Prisoners of told BBC Sandeshaya that a detailed list is available, if necessary.

"Based on details given by relatives, we have recorded over 4000 disappearances and dozens of detainees," he added.