Water Supply Cut Near Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Residence Over Unpaid Bill

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has disconnected the water supply to an area near the official residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Wijerama due to the non-payment of a bill amounting to Rs. 428,968.

Responding to inquiries, NWSDB Deputy General Manager Ekanayake Weerasinghe clarified that the disconnection was not at the former President’s official residence but at a location nearby, identified as a security personnel’s quarters. He emphasized that the water bill for the former President’s residence is up to date and there have been no issues regarding its payments.

“When our employees went to disconnect the water supply, they were informed that a group of police officers were staying there. However, we have no confirmation on whether they are part of the former President’s security detail,” Weerasinghe said.

The NWSDB confirmed that multiple prior notices were issued regarding the outstanding bill before the water supply was disconnected.

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