Sri Lanka’s Special Task Force (STF) provided weapons training to a politician and 10 other businessmen, reports the Sunday Leader.
According to the paper, defence sources stated the training was provided after applications were submitted to obtain firearms.
“The training is given as per the instruction issued by the Defence Ministry and it includes training in every weapon that is in used (sic) at present,” the official said.
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