Second Court Martial against General Fonseka reconvened

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has issued a fresh convening order by nominating three new senior Army officers to the Second Court Martial (CM), expected to hear charges against General Sarath Fonseka, now in military custody.

Major General M.P. Peiris RWP RSP USP ndc psc (President-CM), Major General S.W.L. Daulagala RSP USP and Major General M. Hathurusinghe RSP IG are members of the tribunal, fixed for April 6 afternoon. Rear Admiral W.W.J.S. Fernando is to serve as Judge Advocate.

The second Court Marshal, expected to hear charges on General Fonseka's contravention of military procurement procedures adjourned its sitting on March 17, 2010 preferring it to be reconvened. The first Court Martial will resume its sittings on April 6.