‘Don’t use disciplinary action as political tool’:

Fonseka in good shape

by Dhaneshi YATAWARA

Military Spokesman Major General Prasad Samarasinghe said the parties accusing the authorities of neglecting Sarath Fonseka’s health should not use the military disciplinary action as a political tool.

Health reports of Sarath Fonseka, who is now in military custody, are shown to the doctor recommended by his family, after a medical examination by the Naval Medical Officer, Maj.Gen. Samarasinghe said. Though the Democratic National Alliance continues to complain that Fonseka’s health condition is getting worse, the doctors have come to the conclusion that he was in good shape and under thorough medical care.

A Senior Chest Physician at the Chest Clinic of the Colombo General Hospital examined Sarath Fonseka on several occasions and was made available in all instances at the Navy Headquarters following requests by his wife Anoma Fonseka to the Army Commander for special medical advice.

The second Court Martial on charges against Sarath Fonseka will be held tomorrow as scheduled, Maj.Gen. Samarasinghe said.

The second Court Martial is expected to hear four charges on Fonseka’s contravention of military procurement procedures. There are seven charges against Fonseka of which three would deal with his alleged involvement in politics while being in active service. President of the Court Martial Maj. Gen. Milinda Pieris, members Maj.Gen. S.W.L. Daulagala and Maj.Gen. Mahinda Hathurusinghe will sit in the tribunal and Rear Admiral W.W.J.S. Fernando will serve as the Judge Advocate for both Courts Martial.

The first Court Martial was to try Fonseka on charges against his participation in political work while in active service and the sittings will resume on May 5.