Sri Lanka Announced A Landmark Law To Recognize Missing Persons In War As Dead

Sri Lankan Government has yesterday(07) announced a landmark law to recognize the estimated 65,000 persons who are still considered as missing due to the war in the north and east provinces between Sri Lanka Armed Forces and LTTE  which ended seven years ago as dead.

 According  to the new law the relatives of the missing people will be able to claim inheritances it has been reported. 

The Cabinet Ministers have approved a draft bill  to issue certificates of absence to the relatives of  those missing during the 37 year old war.

Under the current law families cannot claim inheritances left by missing relatives unless there's a proof that they are dead.