INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Ministry of Defense recently announced that firearms issued with licenses for personal protection must be surrendered, with the
possibility of re-issuance after a review.In accordance with this directive, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda
Rajapaksa, initially surrendered five out of seven licensed pistols in his possession.The Ministry of Defense has now confirmed that the
remaining two firearms have also been surrendered, completing the process.
