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Over 50,000 tri-forces personnel deserted; authorities intensify arrests

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October 10, 2025

Says AWOL challenges managed in 2030 military plan

- DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA

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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यह कहानी Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka के October 10, 2025 संस्करण से ली गई है।

हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।

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