Frontline socialist party launched without Gunaratnam

( April 09, 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) today officially launched its political movement, despite the disappearance of its unofficial leader Premakumar Gunaratnam and another key activist.

The sessions opened at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium today morning as the office bearers are due to be elected later in the day, a party spokesman said. Police said they have deployed five teams to look for Gunaratnam and Dimuth Atygalle who have been reported missing.

Meanwhile Australia has appealed to the Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to ensure the safety of Gunaratnam who is an Australian citizen.