[4] He subsequently fled the country, reportedly via sea route as the military launched a manhunt.

The JVP media unit was shut down as more members began to extend their support to Gunaratnam.

Several student union leaders such as Duminda Nagamuwa, Udul Premaratne and Chameera Koswatte also sided with Gunaratnam.

[6] In April 2012, the Ministry of External Affairs said that Gunaratnam had violated immigration laws and was deported.

[7] Gunaratnam was arrested in November 2015 for violating Immigration and Emigration Laws after arriving in the country on a tourist visa.