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Over 50,000 tri-forces personnel deserted; authorities intensify arrests
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
|October 10, 2025
Says AWOL challenges managed in 2030 military plan
The Defence Ministry and Police have stepped up operations to arrest and take action against over 50,000 tri-forces members, including officers, who have left the service or are absent without official leave (AWOL), the Daily Mirror learns.
Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament on Wednesday that 54,087 personnel of the tri-forces are currently AWOL. This includes 385 Army officers and 47,265 other ranks, 46 Air Force officers and 3,396 other ranks, and 87 Navy officers and 3,108 other ranks.
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