Colombo (News 1st) – Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, against whom a warrant has been issued, is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Narahenpita. According to hospital staff, Senaratne was admitted to the cardiac unit of the hospital last night (Dec 26).

A team of CID officers arrived at the hospital at around 8.30pm last night to obtain a statement from him. Our reports at the location noted that they remained in the hospital till early this morning (Dec 27) inorder to obtain a statement.

A warrant was issued by the Colombo Additional Magistrate on the 24th of this month to arrest the former minister in relation to allegations he leveled regarding the use of white vans. CID officers then proceeded to search the Colombo and Beruwela residences of the former minister.

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