Army told to protect SF

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By T. Farook Thajudeen

The Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered the army to provide protection to General Sarath Fonseka after placing him under their custody on a collective request made by both counsels who appeared for the State and for Fonseka following a hearing today.

The State counsel making submissions in Court today said that General Fonseka had made defamatory statements regarding the government both locally and internationally and had also attempted to create communal disharmony through some of his statements.

The Counsel said that they will be filing an indictment over the charges. The counsel appearing for Fonseka said that they will respond once the indictment is filed.

Both parties later requested the Court to remand the General with the army instead of the prison as his life is in danger. The Court agreed to the request and ordered the army to ensure the General is given adequate protection.

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Comments - 20

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:17 AM

Agree he has more leadership qualities at present.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 03:33 PM

I HOPE WE CAN COMMEMORATE 'VICTORY DAY' WITH THE RELEASE OF GEN. S.F. - THE BEST ARMY COMMANDER IN THE WORLD!

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 10:09 AM

General SF should be on stage at the 'victory Day' celebratiions. Otherwise it will be like parippu without lunu.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:56 AM

after everything you have been through... I am very proud of you general... look at your attitude. You will always stand high. You are the hero of this nation

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:30 AM

ha ha ha becoming leader of UNP in hes dreams.... MR Will pardon him on the victory day, and UNP will kick selfish Ranil out of UNP

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:08 AM

Last year May 18th all were respecting him as war hero who got together with president and defeated the LTTE but what Has happen to him today ???????? people when ur celebrating the victory day on May 18th dont forget him, bcoz he also was their to win the war ..........

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:01 AM

Hope for the best

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 08:28 AM

Testing the tolerance ?

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:46 AM

what a pathetic situation, any one in right mind think they can celeberate the heroes day without the real hero???

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:30 AM

Last years Hero, this years Villain

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 05:25 AM

Hmmmm...

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:13 AM

As the news predicts SF is cornered from every side and there will be no more national hero soon. What a country we live!

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 07:03 AM

Eye Wash work will go on but don't think you are able to fool people for long

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 06:54 AM

If MR pardon SF its a very good image builder for MR, SF, please go to UNP and take the leadership.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 06:48 AM

every body wasting time only on this matter

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 06:29 AM

Lets hope SF gets a pardon as well from MR before the victory day celebrations. Pity that a solder who was instrumental in the demise of the ltte is treated in such manner.In the name of reconciliation and nation building it would be great. Imagine the mileage and the propaganda MR&co will get if they go ahead and do pardon him.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 05:57 AM

Very simple solution. Don't read or don't put comment on these !!!!

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 05:53 AM

What has happened to the charge of overthrowing the govt.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 05:33 AM

How sad a national hero is made helpless! No matter what he has said there should be a limit, this is such a venom!!

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 05:27 AM

I am fed up with these stories .........

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