Fonseka arrested
Irangika Range
Former Army Commander , Chief Of Defence Staff and Chief Opposition
Presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka was arrested at his office
in Colombo by the Military Police last night.
Media Centre for National Security Director General Lakshman
Hulugalle said that Fonseka was arrested on charges of committing
military offenses.
He further said that conspiring to topple the Government whilst he
was in service, holding discussions with political parties to do so and
also disciplinary charges have been brought against him.
He said that the Military Police arrested him to question him about
these alleged offenses and he will face a Court Martial . |