Corrupt army officers still serving free of charge.
- Wednesday, 18 February 2015
It is reported that higher officers serving in the SL Army who were involved in various corruptions and frauds are still serving in same positions scot free. There are allegations leveled against few officers abusing their military powers under the direction and instruction of the former defense secretary for the victory of the former president during the last presidential election.
Major General Lal Perera who is currently serving as the Defense Brigade Commander of the East has been accused for disciplinary breach and unethical conduct. We reported a financial fraud of the latter last 14th.
Jaffna Defense Brigade Commander Major General Jagath ALwis too is accused for many disciplinary breach and alleged for deploying his position and soldiers for election activities.
Former Mullaitivu Defense Brigade Commander Jagath Dias too is charged for abusing his powers for the requirement of the former defense secretary and accused for working in collaboration with Namal Rajapaksa’s Nil Balakaya during elections. Meantime there are allegations leveled against him for providing unlawful lodging and food in the army for the members of the Nil Balakaya.
Major General Mano Perera who is serving in the Central Province as the Defense Brigade Commander is a person charged with a history of corruption. The latter is accused for working loyal to the former president during the distribution of reliefs for the people affected by the landslide. He has exerted pressure for the victims affected by the landslide to support the former president and deployed his army to work in favour for the victory of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The Black Book maintained during the elections by foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera consist names of these corrupt officials. However they still serve in their usual positions scot free.
There is a genuine apprehension among the ordinary soldiers in the army that President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wicramasinghe not enforce the law against these officers and it is reported that many soldiers are deprived of this situation. They assert when there are clear evidence of abusing powers, financial frauds and deploying army the law should be enforced without delay. They voice that these corrupt officers should be immediately removed and appoint unbiased officers who has served the army with discipline and loyalty.
