Srilanka, Feb. 24 -- Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuiyakontha (Retd.), Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, has ordered the arrest of all individuals who have unlawfully deserted the security forces, including the tri-forces.

Recent investigations reveal that both former and active military personnel-as well as deserters-have been implicated as primary suspects in several murders and other criminal activities across Sri Lanka.

Additionally, multiple incidents have surfaced involving ex-military personnel allegedly working as shooters for underworld groups.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....