Discovering the white van in a troubled democracy

In a country that has achieved so much in literacy, education and social development, is it not indeed unfortunate that the ‘white van’ has frightened the entire nation? The appearance of a white van assures the disappearance of someone.

If you Google or do any other internet search (or any media that is not controlled by the Government) on Sri Lanka, ‘white van’ resembles the defence authorities of our country. Are we not ashamed of it?