Six hundred deserters turn up

7 February 2011 08:50 am - 5 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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By Gandhya Senanayake

Around 600 army personnel have made use of the opportunity given by the military to resign from the army lawfully, after being absent without leave, Army Spokesman Major General Ubaya Madawela told Daily Mirror online

This opportunity will be given until Saturday (12th) so those army personnel who have not reported to work and are absent without leave can make use of this period to resign from the army in a lawful manner, Major General Ubaya Madawela said.

This opportunity was given in line with the 63rd Independence Day celebrations. (Daily Mirror online)

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Konde bendapu china Monday, 07 February 2011 09:00 AM

Very Good opportunity for Those who Need in the Past,Take it in Both Hands and Clear it

Casino Raja Monday, 07 February 2011 01:37 PM

25,000 + still hiding and engaged in criminal activities. IF NOT, THEY SHOULD COME FORWARD.

Johann Gunasekara Tuesday, 08 February 2011 01:34 AM

Hope they loose their rights to pension

Sri Lankan Tuesday, 08 February 2011 07:29 AM

wow what a lot of deserters we have! no wonder crime rate has gone up!

bedi Wednesday, 09 February 2011 01:31 AM

I thought people say our valiant forces are the best diciplined in the world would not even kill an ant let alone innocent people

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