In a stunning revelation, Minister Bimal Ratnayake confirmed that 309 containers were mistakenly released from Colombo Port without proper inspection an error now under presidential review. As opposition figures seize on the scandal, the government insists that full accountability and truth will emerge soon.
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake says that a presidential committee has uncovered facts confirming mistakes were made in the release of 309 containers at the Colombo Port without undergoing proper inspection procedures.
The Minister further stated that the President is expected to take appropriate action regarding this serious incident after reviewing the committee’s findings.
Minister Ratnayake also claimed that elements within the opposition are attempting to politicize the matter in order to “hide their own past sins,” adding that such attempts at distraction will not succeed.
Nevertheless, he expressed confidence that the full truth surrounding the container release will come to light soon, assuring the public that those responsible will be held accountable.
This incident has stirred widespread discussion and outrage across both political circles and civil society over the past few months.
Several political parties and watchdog groups have alleged that the release of these containers may involve significant financial misconduct or violations of standard customs procedures.
Public scrutiny has intensified over the nature of the goods held in these containers, and critics have demanded to know why standard protocols were ignored and how such a lapse could occur in one of the nation’s most sensitive logistical hubs.
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