Selvam Adaikkalanathan, the leader of the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) and Member of Parliament for Vannei District, has filed a complaint with the Jaffna Police, alleging that he received a death threat.
According to the complaint lodged today, the MP stated that the threat was made via a phone call from an individual residing in Canada.
In addition to the police report, Mr. Adaikkalanathan has also informed YouTube-based media outlets about a mudslide campaign allegedly aimed at damaging his political image. According to TELO sources, certain elements are using this campaign to politically undermine the party, particularly in the North and East of Sri Lanka.
The Jaffna Police have initiated an investigation into the death threat, while TELO has called for public awareness regarding the smear tactics being used against its leadership.