Second Court Martial to hear charges against Fonseka reconvened - Army
April 4, 2010 11:46 am
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has substituted a fresh convening order by nominating three new senior Army officers to the second Court Martial, expected to hear charges against General Sarath Fonseka, now in military custody, the Army said today in a press release.
Full press release;
His Excellency, the President Mahinda Rajapaksa has substituted 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 to sit for the tribunal, fixed for April 6th afternoon. Rear Admiral W.W.J.S Fernando is to serve as Judge Advocate.
The second Court Martial, expected to hear charges on
General Fonseka’s contravention of military procurement procedures adjourned
its sittings on March 17, 2010 preferring it to be reconvened. The