Late Minister’s funeral on Saturday

The body of assassinated Minister D.M. Dasanayaka will be taken to his residence in Anamaduwa on Wednesday.
 The motorcade carrying his mortal remains will proceed from Jayarathne Funeral Parlour in Borella. His supporters and people in the area are ready to accept the body at Thoppuwa junction in Kochchikade.
 The body will lie for public respect at his residence until Saturday. The funeral will take place on Saturday in Anamaduwa. A special discussion regarding the funeral arrangement will be held today under the patronage of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle.

Minister D.M. Dasanayake started his political career in 1970 as an active member of the SLFP. At the time of his death he was 54 years and held the ministerial portfolio of Nation Building.

Meanwhile, his bodyguard who scarified life along with the Minister, police sergeant K.D. Rathnayake has been posthumously promoted to the post of Sub Inspector. His funeral will take place at his residence in Kumbukwewa area in Nikaweratiya electorate on Thursday.
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