Sarath Fonseka arrest:

Anoma Fonseka files rights application

Wasantha RAMANAYAKE

Anoma Fonseka yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights application in the Supreme Court on behalf of her husband Sarath Fonseka against his arrest and detention.

Two petitioners, Anoma Fonseka and Shamila Perera of the National Democratic Front complained to the Court that the arrest and detention of Fonseka is illegal and was in violation of his Fundamental Rights. Two petitioners sought a Court declaration that his arrest and detention was in violation of his rights and to immediately and unconditionally release the petitioner or to ensure that he would be taken to the Courts at all the hearing ensuring his safety.

The petitioners cited the Army Commander, the officer-in-charge of the security of the Colombo city, the Head of the Military Police and the Attorney General as respondents.

The petitioners stated that Fonseka was the Presidential candidate contested at the recently concluded Presidential Election under the NDF nomination and was illegally arrested on February 8 evening by the Military Police and was detained in a naval camp. They stated that the detention has prevented Fonseka from taking his regular medicine.