
The Association of relatives of the kidnapped and disappeared in Trincomalee district stated that the families and relatives of the kidnapped and disappeared persons have been shocked by the statement of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. In a media release the association has stated that it is clearly understood, according to his recent statement, that the prime Minister should have known about the matters with regard to the status of the kidnapped and disappeared. The statement read that the Premier should reveal the truth of the evidence of their death, if he knew that they are not alive.