Srilanka, Nov. 18 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, stated in Parliament today (18) that the distance between Nelum Mawatha and Pelawatta is not far, and the intended target should be aimed at accurately. Otherwise, he warned, shots aimed at Nelum Mawatha would likely land in Pelawatta.

Namal Rajapaksa made these remarks while participating in the Committee Stage debate on the expenditure heads of the Ministries of Defence and Public Security. The Member of Parliament further commented that "the public lacks any faith in the national security of the country. Armed criminal gangs and underworld figures roam freely. Yesterday, a woman was shot and killed. These criminal gangs fre...