COLOMBO, Oct 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence, yesterday, declared a general amnesty for absentees from the armed forces.
This would enable deserters to receive a legal discharge from their respective services, the ministry said in a statement.
The period of general amnesty will be in force from Nov 15 until Dec 31, the ministry said.
Security forces personnel who have been absent without leave on or before Oct 25, will be able to receive their discharge from military service during this period.
Defence Secretary, Kamal Gunaratne, urged all deserters to visit the nearest security forces camp and take advantage of the amnesty.– NNN-XINHUA
