Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Disgracefully discharged order officially handed over to General Fonseka



By K.T.Rajasingham | Asian Tribune
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Disgracefully discharge order was yesterday officially handed over to Sarath Fonseka.

A legal officer of the Sri Lanka Army handed over the “Disgraceful Discharge Order” to Sarath Fonseka. According to Army sources, the order was handed over yesterday, after the postponement of the second court martial hearing.


The second court martial hearing charges against the accused Sarath Fonseka’s alleged violation of military procurement procedures resumed its sittings yesterday at 2.30 p.m.

Both Prosecution and Defence concluded lead of evidence of two witnesses in the Army. Cross examination on the 3rd witness is to commence today at 8.30 a.m.

In the meantime yesterday, Sarath Fonseka and his former Secretary Captain Senaka de Silva were further remanded till 30th of August.

Sri Lanka’s Attorney General filed on Monday morning indictment in the Colombo Chief Magistrate court charging Sarath Fonseka on forty-one counts that include employing deserters of the Sri Lanka Army, paying salaries and providing lodging facilities.

Sarath Fonseka who is detained at the Naval Headquarters and his Secretary Captain Senaka de Silva who is in remand custody, were produced yesterday in the Colombo Chief Magistrate Court.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Rashmie Singappuli, ordered to further detain them until the 30th of this month.

© Asian Tribune

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