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Fonseka arrested under Army Act:
Court Martial or Civil trial on AG’s advice
Military Spokesman Major General Prasad
Samarasinghe said the Sri Lanka Army will decide to hold a trial on
the evidence against retired General Sarath Fonseka either at a
Court Martial or Civil court after summary of evidence is forwarded
to the Attorney General for his advice.
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He was arrested under the provisions of Article
57 (1) of the Sri Lanka Army Act:
Military Law applies to all
General Sarath Fonseka was Army Commander for
four years and Chief of Defence Staff for a short period. Both
positions he held were vital for national defence. It has been found
in internal inquiries that he had not been able to fulfill the
responsibilities and obligations of the high positions he held. His
arrest was made purely on his violation of military discipline.
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