He has told ‘Divaina’ that the guilty should be punished by taking forward the stalled investigation, but stressed that it was dangerous if the probe has led to the exposure of national security matters.

It will be a national crime to expose the military’s programme against terrorism to end 30 years of war, he has said.

Certain media has pointed the finger at JHU general secretary and minister Champika Ranawaka and former defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa over the disappearance of Ekneligoda.

Meanwhile, defence secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi has told ‘Divaina’ that he would inform the president about possible attempts by certain persons to sling mud at the military over the Ekneligoda incident.

Giritale camp office sealed

In the meantime, a team from the military police has gone to the Giritale military intelligence camp and sealed the office where the documents needed for the investigation are being kept.

Military spokesman Brig. Jayanath Jayaweera said this was a measure intended to carry out the investigation in a transparent manner.

Steps have been taken to follow a court order to submit documents pertaining to the incident, he said.

Five military personnel are in remand custody in connection with Ekneligoda’s disappearance.