SF against military deployment

6 June 2011 07:37 pm Views - 6080

Jailed Sarath Fonseka told media on Monday that he is against the military deployment to control protests in the country, the BBC reported.

"In civilised countries one would not replace the police with the army to control protests," Mr Fonseka said.

The government that attempted to "steal" private sector workers funds, Mr Fonseka said, is currently planning to "steal" funds sent by Sri Lankans abroad.

“I urge the army not to turn the guns used against terrorists towards civilians."

General Fonseka made these comments on his way back to prison from a hearing in courts.

He is accused of spreading public disaffection by quoting allegations that the defence secretary ordered surrendering Tamil Tiger leaders to be shot dead.