Former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka who was in jail over the last two and half years was released this evening by the authorities.His release was the hot topic discussed in most of the media outlets both local and international since last two weeks .General Fonseka was released after relevant papers of his release signed by President Mahinda Rajapaksha were sent to Ministry Of Justice this morning.Before his release General Fonseka was discharged from Nawalaoka Private Hospital this morning where he was receiving treatment for lung infection.
Meanwhile the Two Court Cases filed against Former Army Commander were dismissed by Supreme Court this evening as his lawyers withdrawn their appeals made against these cases.After these developments much awaited release of General Fonseka came in to effect this evening around 4.30 p.m.
Soon after got released General Fonseka told the people who gathered around Welikada Prison in Colombo that he will devote his life to the people.Fire Crackers were set off across Colombo by his delighted supporters .
The 61 year old General who was led Sri Lanka Army to victory over Tamil Tiger Group LTTE by crushing them was arrested by government forces soon after 2010 presidential elections which he was contested as the opposition candidate.He was arrested on charge of corruption relating to military procurement's and sentenced 30 month imprisonment in September 2010.
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