Over 6000 Sri Lankan soldiers have returned to obtained their legal discharge from the military following the declaration of a general amnesty, reports the Ministry of Defence.
The month-long amnesty has attracted thousands, including at least two “high ranking officers” to return.
Several amnesty periods have been declared by the Sri Lankan military over the years, with tens of thousands returning to obtain their legal discharge.
Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry warned of “disciplinary action” to those soldiers who failed to report back once the amnesty period ends on 31 December.
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