INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
(Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne says that there are no plans to abuse military power by unleashing it on peaceful protester.He stated this in a
statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, in response to a Facebook post made by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka addressing the Secretary of
Defence and and the Commander of the Army.Further, the Ministry of Defence noted that the military forces will not be deployed to suppress
release said.Assuring the public that the Sri Lankan Armed Forces who love the country and the people are a morally upright force, the
Secretary of Defence further states that there is no truth in the rumours circulating on social media about an idea to send members of the
intelligence services to the peaceful protesters and use them to disperse the protesters or to provoke then through something like a bomb
wishes to inform the public that appropriate legal measures will be instituted by the Police against those who destroy or damage the public
Tri-Forces Commanders reiterated their commitment to acting in a fair and impartial manner with integrity and respect stating that the
Tri-Forces and the Police will responsibly do their utmost to protect the rule of law, order and people of the country in accordance with
the constitution of the country, the statement added.
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