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Yoshitha Rajapaksa Surrenders All Licensed Firearms

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The Ministry of Defence recently announced that all licensed firearms issued for personal protection must be surrendered, with the possibility of re-issuance after a review.

In compliance with this directive, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, initially surrendered five out of seven licensed pistols in his possession.

The Ministry has now confirmed that he has surrendered the remaining two firearms, completing the process.

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