The former president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, requires more security said his spokesperson on Sunday, stating that his life was in danger as former LTTE cadres had been released from prison.
"the release of hardcore LTTE cadres posed a serious threat to the former leader and those who had spearheaded the war against the LTTE," his spokesperson, Rohan Weliwita, was quoted as saying.
Criticising the reports that Mr Rajapaksa had 500 military personnel for his personal protection, Mr Weliwita said it was only 102 army personnel.
The Sunday Times reported this weekend that the current president, Maithripala Sirisena had ordered the withdrawal of the 500 strong contingent.
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