Defence Ministry cancels leave of all Tri-Forces officers and other ranks

Colombo (News 1st); The Defence Ministry has cancelled leave and short passes granted to all Officers and Others Ranks of the Tri-Services with immediate effect and directs all personnel to report to their respective camps immediately. All such personnel who are on leave at present should contact respective Officers-in Charge with immediate effect in order to get additional instructions on the same. Signed by Defence Secretary Maj.Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne the directives issued to Commanders of the Tri-Forces said, the decision to cancel all leave granted for Officers and Other Ranks, was taken today.