Govt assures no cuts to entitlements for tri-forces personnel

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Colombo, Oct 09 (Daily Mirror) - The Government has no intentions of curtailing the entitlements accorded to tri forces personnel, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Sampath Thuyacontha said.

“I've learned that false rumours are circulating in the media about a government intention to curtail entitlements accorded to tri forces personnel. However, I duly proclaim that the current government has no intention of ever curtailing entitlements accorded to Tri Forces personnel at any time,” he said.

He made this remark while addressing the Air Force personnel during his maiden visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters.

The Defence Secretary visited several divisions of the Air Force HQ accompanied by Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa and other senior officers.

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Yohan Wednesday, 09 October 2024 03:47 PM

He may be not having any idea about it but probably it may be coming from imf side. Previous ggovernment agreed to reduce tri forces to a cerain level. So this may be on the cards. Also this government plans to move forward with Ranils imf plan. We will see a property tax soon then.

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saman Wednesday, 09 October 2024 05:23 PM

Sir, who is the guy who said that you cant visit the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters during previous defense secretary's time? Did you say "hello" to him.

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Daisy's Mummy Wednesday, 09 October 2024 07:25 PM

Why are the tri forces pampered when all of us are tightening our belt including politicians why double standard here.

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Ukussaa Wednesday, 09 October 2024 09:23 PM

It will be interesting to take a count of motor cars (not jeeps or trucks) in use withe the tri forces and the amount of rental paid on them annually.

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Ravi Perera Thursday, 10 October 2024 03:51 AM

So called tri forces , as we have all known for many yeas , are above any form of criticism no matter how mild. Anyone foolish enough to do so might well mysteriously go missing. You may note the defence secretary said " there will be no reduction in tri forces privileges AT ANY TIME. Seem to recall a certain G. Rajapakse making a similar statement. Along the line of " there will never be any military people charged with anything as long as i am president. So there we are then , retired war criminals can rest in peace in their bed at night knowing they are above the law in all things.

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