Keheliya Says He Will Not Be Surprised If KP Gets Pardon

Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said he will not be surprised if the government decides to pardon Kumaran Pathmanadan alias KP during Derana TV's 360 programme yesterday.

 In reply to a question, Minister Rambukwella said that the information revealed by KP has enabled the authorities to identify most of the foreign assets of the Tiger outfit. Asked about the value of the assets identified or brought in to the country, Mr. Rambukwella said he was not in a position to reveal it. However, a comprehensive report will be made public in due course, he assured.

 Asked whether Kumaran Pathmanadan would be offered any special post, he said it was up to the highest authorities to decide.

 When the 360 hostess stated that some urge that KP should also receive punishment for the things he had done against the country, Mr. Rambukwella said the punishment KP was undergoing right now, fighting against his own conscience was more than enough.

 "KP was a person living like a king. Now he has lost all his privileges. Some may say that he has or is betraying his comrades. But we should be satisfied that at least now he is doing a lot towards the country and cooperating with the authorities", said Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.