Srilanka, June 2 -- The Ministry of Defense has announced that 2,983 military deserters, including officers, have been apprehended during a series of operations carried out between February 22 and May 30.

According to official data, the majority of those arrested - 2,261 individuals - were from the Sri Lanka Army.

In addition, 194 personnel were from the Navy, and 198 from the Air Force.

The operations were conducted as part of an ongoing effort by the tri-forces to maintain discipline and accountability within the ranks.

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