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Sri Lankan ex-minister ordered to apologise over misuse of disaster truck
A former Sri Lankan government minister has been directed by a court to publish a public apology after allegedly commandeering a vehicle designated for disaster response operations for personal use over several years.
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The ex-minister retained possession of the state-owned vehicle for approximately five years, according to court proceedings, while also utilising four additional government-owned luxury sport utility vehicles for private purposes.
The court's directive requiring the publication of an apology represents a judicial response to what officials characterised as misappropriation of public assets intended for emergency management operations. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of government officials' use of state resources in Sri Lanka.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of how the vehicle came under the former minister's control and the timeline of its misuse remain subject to official investigation. The incident reflects broader concerns about accountability in the management of government property across the region.
The requirement to issue a formal public apology constitutes part of the court's remedial measures in the matter. The case adds to a series of administrative and legal proceedings examining the conduct of political figures in relation to state asset management.