Notice was issued on former ministers Patali Champika Ranawaka and Rajitha Senarathne and former Director of CID Shani Abeysekara to appear before the PCoI on political victimisation of state officials during the previous government.
Chairman of the PCoI Upali Abeyratne issued notice, based on evidence that was uncovered during investigations into a complaint lodged by former Chairman of Rakna Lanka Security Firm Victor Samaraweera.
Notice was also issued on Inspector A. Aluthge and Senior State Counsel, Janaka Bandara.
They were asked to appear before the PCoI on July 28. Lawyer appearing for Samaraweera also asked the PCoI to issue notice on former President Maithripala Sirisena. However, the PCoI only issued notice on others.