Former Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has apparently received death risks over the phone from a well-known underworld figure.It is reported that he has also lodged a problem with the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) in this regard.According to reports, former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles received numerous threatening call from a Sri Lankan underworld criminal gang leader residing in Dubai, on July 5.
It is further alleged that the threats were made in connection with actions taken by Tiran Alles throughout his tenure as Minister of Public Security, particularly his orders to revive underworld leaders and their associates who had actually run away the country.Responding to a questions made by Ada Derana, Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya specified that previous Minister Tiran Alles had lodged a complaint with him regarding the matter.Accordingly, the Acting IGP confirmed that all relevant authorities have been informed and that an examination has been launched into the occurrence.