Former Sri Lankan Army Chief Gen Sarath Fonseka, who led his forces to a victory over the LTTE, faced a court martial in Colombo today. Facing charges of engaging in politics while in service, disputed the proceedings as "illegal" and refused to reply to charges.Fonseka said he did not accept the court martial's jurisdiction in the three-hour hearing, where he was assisted by his lawyer.He said the court martial is "biased" as it comprises two Generals, who were disciplined by him while in service and the third was a close relative of the current Army Chief.Fonseka will appear tomorrow before the Second Court Martial that will hear charges relating to military procurement. Fonskea, 59, lost the January 26 Presidential Polls to Mahinda Rajapaksa. He faced a three-member panel consisting of three top- ranking Generals at the country's Naval Headquarters.
News On AIR | March 16, 2010 6:04 PM
Former Lankan Army Chief Fonseka facing court martial terms it illegal