Two Former Navy Commanders Among Respondents In Rakna Lanka Probe

November 26, 2015

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges named four individuals, including two former Navy Commanders as respondents in the Rakna Lanka probe.

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The respondents are former Navy Commander Admiral Jayantha Perera, former Navy Commander Admiral Jayanath Colambage, Avant-Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi and former Additional Secretary to the Defence Ministry Sujatha Jayaratne.

Senadhipathi's lawyer filed a preliminary objection against naming his client as a respondent.

Meanwhile, the commission is to take legal action against former General Manager of Rakna Lanka Gamini Jayaratne for giving false evidence to the commission.