Weapons inquiry under way

COLOMBO: The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Procurement of high value weapons, other military equipment and services during the period of 2000 to 2005 by the Government has invited the public to transmit vital information in secrecy and directly to the commission.

Work has started on the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into procurement of high-value weapons, other military equipment and services during the period 2000 to 2005 by the Government and investigations are now being done, and evidence recorded. Some vital information has been received and the Commission would invite members of the public and members of the Armoured Services to transmit any relevant information.

Those who wish to transmit information in secrecy may do so directly to the Chairperson of the Commission Justice Shiranee Tilakawardane on Tel. 2325760 or justice Nimal Edward Dissnayake on Tel. 2437537 and Justice Nissanka Kumara Udalagama on Tel.2326230, Members of the Commission or Wansantha Nawaratne Bandara on Tel. 2424893, Deputy Solicitor General of the Attorney General's Department.

Such information may be transmitted anonymously or by name. The Commission assures all those concerned that such information will be treated in the strictest confidence.