Political conspiracy behind Wanni military setback
[25 Nov 1999]

 

COLOMBO, 25 NOV. In view of the UNP leader's statement on handing over the NorthEast to the LTTE for a period of 2 years and the traitorous links between certain military officers and the UNP, the CID is currently conducting investigations into an alleged conspiracy to destabilise the military offensive in the Wanni.

 

     Preliminary investigations have revealed a possible link between both parties and the LTTE. Retired Major General Lucky Algama has already been intensively questioned by the CID due to his presence in the Wanni region shortly before the military setback occurred.

 

     Major General Algama, former DIG Premadasa Udugampola and several retired military top brass are reported to have met frequently at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha. Defence observers state that the secret meetings between Jayalath Jayawardena and Karikalan of the LTTE in the Wanni jungles could also be related to the plot.

 

     Meanwhile, the CID is questioning several army officers both retired and in active service, and two high ranking officials have already been sent on compulsory leave. Further investigations are being carried out regarding a coup plot.

 

     Meanwhile, the leader of the UNP, Ranil Wickremasinghe stated at a press conference yesterday that his party had nothing to do with the military setback in the Wanni.

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