Probe into missing arms at army museum

The Sri Lankan Army today said it had launched an investigation into the misplacement of three weapons at the Diyathalawa Army Camp museum.

Military Spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said the Military Police is investigating the incident under the instructions of Army Commander Crishantha De Silva.

He said a 22 mm rifle, Gal-Katas weapon and a pistol were misplaced at the museum last Saturday and Monday.

Brigadier Jayaweera said the Diyathalawa Police had also launched an investigation into the incident.(DS)