Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Opposition MP Jagath Vithane told Parliament today that he is facing a death threat and it has been confirmed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as well.

Vithane said the IGP has informed the Kalutara SSP to take action on the plot to kill him.

He said the plan is to kill him while he is coming out of his residence.

The MP therefore urged Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to take steps with regard to the threat.

Deputy Speaker Rizvi Salih who was in the chair assured that the matter will be brought to the attention of the Speaker.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....