Major General Prasanna de Silva, Sri Lanka's military attache at the high commission in London, has been reported to be planning his permanent departure back to Sri Lanka this week, after growing calls to declare him a persona non grata.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the vacant position caused by de Silva’s permanent return is yet to be filled.
Earlier this month, Labour MP for Mitcham and Mordem, Siobhain McDonagh called for de Silva to be questioned for his involvement in alleged war crimes before being allowed to leave.
See our earlier posts:
UK MP raises question on Major Silva's immunity (23 April 2012)
Major General Silva set to flee Britain (05 April 2012)
GTF takes action against British Foreign Secretary over SL diplomat (31 March 2012)
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