Government declares amnesty for Soldiers

A period of amnesty has been declared for soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army. The period will be in effect from Friday to the 16th of next month.
The media centre for national security states that this period will not be lengthened. Soldiers who return will not face any punishment and will be reinstated in the post they left.
The soldiers should report to regiment centre they served at the time of desertion.
Persons who left while in training should report to their training centre. The media centre said persons returning should carry documents of identification.