Army’s media director Brig. Jayanath Jayaweera says this decision has been taken in accordance with the Army Act and the laws of the country.
The Army has the right to halt salaries of any officer suspended and under investigation, he says.
Salaries of Army officers under arrest in connection with the forced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda have reportedly been halted, severely inconveniencing their families.
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