http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/04/12/news01.asp

Abduction meant to blacken country’
True picture of Kumar Gunaratnam has been revealed :
Dharma Sri ABEYRATNE
Certain people are tarnishing the country’s image by levelling false and
baseless allegations against the government in connection with the abduction of
two members of the newly formed Frontline Socialist Party, Deputy Economic
Development Minister and Acting Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.
The intention of such fabrications is to denigrate the
state in the eyes of the world and to inconvenience it, he said.
The minister who was addressing the media at the Information Department
yesterday said the government flatly refutes allegations levelled at it
pertaining to the abduction of Kumar Gunaratnam and Dimuthu Attygalle.
He said it is clearly indicated that the government has no connection with
the abduction of the two members when considering their activities after their
return.
“Investigations are being carried out regarding this incident since it brings
a black mark to the country. Moreover, such incidents create a negative
impression. The government will get the assistance of the Australian government
in the investigations,” Abeywardena said..
“With this incident, the true picture of the person identified as Kumar
Gunaratnam has been revealed not only to the country but also to the world. He
has been appearing under many different names such as Ratnayake Mudiyanselage
Dayalal, Wanniarachchilage Daskon, Noel Mudalige and Kumar Gunaratnam. Besides,
it has been revealed that he uses different passports,” the minister said.
“Kumar Gunaratnam alias Noel Mudalige was deported to Australia on a request
by the Australian government since he is an Australian citizen. Without causing
any damage to the cordial relations between the two countries, the government
took steps to deport this individual to Australia.
‘He had even overstayed his visa. He was fined for overstaying but he had no
money with him to pay the fine. The High Commission was informed to pay the fine
on his behalf,” he said.
Questioned by a journalist whether an unidentified group was behind the
abduction, the deputy minister said two armed groups were engaging in terror
activities in the country.
A faction in one of these groups may be behind such activities aiming to
create mischief, he noted.
The minister said it is like part of a film when one considers that Kumar
Gunaratnam himself reported to the CID without informing any of his party
members while Dimuthu Attygalle came to the party headquarters.