While functioning as the Minister of Construction and Engineering services cum National Freedom Front leader, Wimal Weerawansa had provided state owned vehicles for work of the ‘Ravana Balaya’ organisation. This was revealed in an investigation carried out by the Presidential Unit.
The probe has revealed that 07 vehicles of the State Engineering Corporation have been provided to the convener of the organisation – Ven. Iththekende Saddhatissa Thera, after fraudulently portraying the Thera as a member of his staff. The Thera has been summoned to record a statement on this regard on July 13.