Army inquiry begins on Weliweriya incident

by Dhaneshi Yatawara

The Sri Lanka Army's Board of Inquiry, set up by the new Army Commander Lt. Gen. Daya Ratnayake, has commenced inquiries into the allegations of Army personnel attacking the crowd who were protesting in Weliweriya.

The Board is headed by Major Gen. Jagath Dias, a very senior office and the present Adjutant General of the Army.

"If the Army personnel were found guilty they will be dealt with accordingly.

But before that, according to our rules and regulations, we have to look into all evidence and inquire into every detail. For us, discipline is number one and a proper disciplinary action will be taken if they have violated the rules and regulations," Lt. Gen. Rathnayake said.