Second Court Martial: Fonseka found guilty

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Second Court Martial: Fonseka found guilty
Suraj A. Bandara
The second Court Martial that examined charges against former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka on contravention of military procurement procedures in tender procedures found him guilty on all charges yesterday.
Sarath Fonseka
Media Centre for National Security Director General Lakshman Hulugalla addressing a media briefing said that the recommendations of the second Court Martial against Fonseka have been sent to President Mahinda Rajapaksa for approval.
After the President’s approval, the punishments will be carried out, he said.
The second Court Martial comprised Major General M P Peiris RWP RSP USP ndc psc (President-CM), Major General S W L Daulagala RSP USP and Major General M. Hathurusinghe RSP IG.
Rear Admiral W W J S Fernando served as Judge Advocate. Fonseka was charged on four counts over the alleged military equipment deal with Hycorp Company which was headed by his son-in-law Danuna Thilakarathna. Four charges included purchasing of night vision equipment, generators, batteries and VHF direction founders.
He has violated the military tender procedure by exceeding his powers as the Army Commander, Hulugalla said.