As the former president Rajapakshe still facing a threat to his life due to defeating world's most ruthless terrorist organization LTTE the VIP Military Security should be continued for him the Joint Opposition Group Leaders have stated .
The written request was signed by Joint Opposition Group Leaders Dinesh Gunawardena,Bandula Gunawardena,Thissa Witharana ,Raja Kollure and Wimal Weerawansha .
Meanwhile the former president Mahinda Rajapaksha has issued a press release and stated that the Police Personal who have replaced the Army Personal numbering 50 for his security not trained on VVIP Security.