Gen. Fonseka to be decorated Field Marshal

By Ranil Wijayapala

A tri-forces parade awaits General Sarath Fonseka at the grounds adjoining the heli-pad of the Defence Ministry on March 22 when President Maithripala Sirisena decorates him with the rank of Field Marshal in recognition of his role in defeating LTTE terrorism, Defence sources told the Sunday Observer.

The former Army Commander who led troops to defeat the LTTE ending the three-decade long war, was stripped of his rank and pension by the Rajapaksa regime after his defeat at the 2010 January presidential polls. President Maithripala Sirisena following his victory at the January 8 presidential election, restored his military rank and pension, granting him a presidential pardon.