Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has stated that fully or partially disabled Army Soldiers have been exempted from returning to service.
He said when a directive to return to service is issued, all fully or partially Army personnel placed at Abhimansalas are required to return to service.
Therefore, instructions were issued for these personnel to remain at home, the Army Commander said.
Meanwhile, Army personnel who are part of National Sports teams have also been exempted from returning to service.
Army Commander Shavendra Silva said the decision was taken on a request made by the Ministry of Sports.
(Mirror)