Tamil Diplomat

STF security for Sumanthiran removed

 

The STF personnel provided for the security of TNA MP, M.A. Sumanthiran has been removed suddenly.

“The STF guards who have been there since 2013 were removed last night. I have not been given a reason for the withdrawal,” Sumanthiran told the media.

However, it is reported that the VIP security personnel will provide security to Sumanthiran. Further, it is learnt that the security was withdrawn to inquire about Sumanthiran using the STF to participate in the P2P Rally.

Meanhwile, Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara has revealed that the Special Task Force security assigned for Tamil National Alliance MP M. A. Sumanthiran was removed on his orders.

Minister Weerasekara pointed out that if Sumanthiran’s life was in threat, then he would not have participated in a public event.