Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- Special transport allowances and privileges were granted as a bribe to public administration officers in order to obtain their support to maintain and operate 1,750 double cabs, each worth Rs. 25 million, used by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party activists, United Republic Front leader Patali Champika Ranawaka alleges.

Patali Champika Ranawaka revealed this while joining a special media briefing held at the United Republic Front headquarters.

Speaking at the event, the former Minister noted that he expects to make a massive revelation in the near future regarding whose custody those 1,750 double cabs are in and what happened to them.

He also pointed out that special privileges were awarded exclusively to officers of...