(Lanka-e-News -06.Nov.2016, 8.25PM) The ‘Aawa’ group was commenced by a major General and provided with weapons , cash and motorbikes with the knowledge and consent of ex defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse, cabinet spokesman and minister Rajitha Senaratne revealed when addressing a Press briefing Thursday.
The ‘Aawa’ group that was started by them at that time is still in operation and creating uncalled for and unnecessary unrest in the North. The last government that commenced this group by feeding and fattening them , is seeking to cash in on the unnecessary issues and disputes created by them now to achieve abominable political mileage , Rajitha bemoaned.
He is asking the espionage services to launch an investigation into these , the minister urged. Although under the last government those groups received support and patronage , this government on the other hand has initiated action to eradicate this group .Hence as no support is being extended by this government , the information is seeping out , the minister exhorted.
Journalist :
Although you say , the ‘Aawa’ group was launched by ex defense secretary , the present defense secretary had stated , the groups of youths in the North who see films turn over enthusiastic, and owing to that these incidents are taking place
Minister :
Based on the reasons now adduced by me, you know what has happened . So , the media must go to him and enlighten on how the ‘Aawa’ group originated.
Journalist :
Yet , isn’t your exposing these secrets going to pose a threat to the State security ?
Minister :
How can that be ? It is our aim and agenda to expose this group and as quickly as possible control it.
Video footage of Speech of Rajitha is hereunder
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