The summary of evidence over charges against the former Army Chief retired General Sarath Fonseka has been completed and handed over to the Commander of the Sri Lankan Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.<br/> Sarath Fonseka, the former army chief, was arrested a month ago by the military police. He is likely to face a court martial for various alleged offenses from before he gave up his army command last year, including conspiracy to overthrow the government and receiving kickbacks on arms deals.<br/> According to the Military Spokesperson , legal officers in the Army Directorate of Legal Services are now in the process of reviewing the contents and maintain that there is a prima facie case against General Fonseka on more than five charges under the Army Act. The Army Commander, in receipt of legal consultations is expected to appoint the Court Martial for trial shortly.<br/> The summary of evidence, recorded by Army Chief of Staff Major General Daya Rathnayaka was completed within a period of 22 days (February 13th – March 6th) after obtaining evidence from 35 individuals, inclusive of 22 Army personnel, 7 Police officers and 6 civilians.<br/> Meanwhile, General Fonseka has been granted the privilege of speaking only to his daughters over the mobile phone, following a request made to the authorities.<br/> Earlier Sarath Fonseka was on hunger strike after being barred from using a telephone, his party said on Sunday.<br/>
News On AIR | March 8, 2010 5:34 PM
Evidence over charges framed against Ex-Lanka army chief to pave way for court martial proceedings