Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Army has issued a statement clarifying the retention of passports belonging to Army personnel following various interpretations circulating regarding an administrative order issued by Army Headquarters on February 16.

According to the statement, the measure has been implemented as an administrative procedure to enhance inter-departmental coordination within the Army. Under this directive, passports of personnel holding the rank of Major and below will be retained within their respective regiments.

The statement further clarified;

"This measure has been implemented as an administrative procedure to enhance inter-administrative coordination within the Army. In accordance with this, directives have been...