Mahindananda stopped at airport ; 2 Immigration officers suspended
Immigration officers had stopped former minister – Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who had attempted to travel overseas last night (10), reports say.
Immigration officers say that Mr. Aluthgamage faces an overseas travel ban imposed by the Mathugama courts, a claim that the ex-minister rejects.
However, he had cancelled his trip and informed the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration as well, reports add.
Speaking to media, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration said that initial investigations have revealed that a possible error in the database could be the reason behind this. He has added that an inquiry would be held next Monday to ascertain the reason behind this.
Mr. Aluthgamage was allowed to travel overseas today after the error was rectified, he had further said.
Two officers of the Immigration and Emigration have been suspended until the inquiry concludes.
The former minister previously faced an overseas travel ban imposed by the Colombo High Court which was later removed.
