Government Has Decided To Form A New Defense Unit And Appoint Field Marshal Fonseka As The Head Of The Unit

Government has decided to form a new Defense Unit which can be functioned with all Defense Units in the country including tri forces and appoint Minister ,Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as head of the Unit.

President Maithripla Sirisena has submitted a proposal regarding the forming of a new Defense Unit and appointing Field Marshal Fonseka as the head of the Unit  to the Cabinet and  got approval it has been stated.

Former Army Commander Field Marshal Fonseka will be given responsibility on managing emergency situations in the country through the new post Government has announced.