General Sarath Fonseka, who lost to Mr. Rajapaksa in recent election in Sri Lanka, was arrested accusing him of “military offense.” Earlier the government accused Gen. Fonseka of plotting to overthrow the administration. But, Gen Fonseka denied the allegations. The arrest was described as “very disgraceful manner” according to one of the eyewitness, a Muslim congress leader. After the election was over, the government also accused Gen. Fonseka of plotting to assassinate the President and his family. Gen. Fonseka is seen as hero after he led the Sri Lankan army and defeated Tamil Tigers rebels last year. The civil war lasted more than quarter of a century. Mr. Rajapaksa won the election over Gen. Fonseka 57% to 40% of the votes. Read more at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8504882.stm
Submitted By: Namgyel Dorji
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