In response to the general amnesty period commenced last month, 2,135 army deserters have voluntarily reported to their regimental centers so far, the Ministry of Defence said.
Sri Lanka Army on the directions of the Ministry of Defense and the Commander of the Army on April 02, 2015, offered a general amnesty period for Army absentees, enabling them to receive their legal discharge from the Army.
The program facilitates the discharge of all officers and other rankers who are absent for more than 6 months by 1 March 2015 after repayment of their financial dues to the Army, if any.
Military Spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera requests other army absentees to report to relevant authorities to expedite their legal discharge if they want to get matters completed before the upcoming New Year season.
The general amnesty will end on 16th April 2015 and the absentees can directly reach respective Regimental Headquarters and receive their discharge.
