Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rakapalsa denied responsibility for the creation of the 'Aava' gang in the north, adding that such allegations made by a Cabinet minister is a disgrace to the army.

Minister Rajitha Senaratne yesterday claimed that Rajapaksa and a senior military official were behind the creation of the group.

Rajapaksa said that the army does not engage in such disgraceful practices. Senaratne's claim is a disgrace to the army more than to him, Rajapaksa added.

The 'Aava' gang recently came to the limelinght with the attack on two policemen in Chunnakam.