A Sri Lanka Navy sailor has been arrested at his Kuliyapitiya home while possessing a T-56 assault rifle that was reported missing from the Navy’s armoury at the Rangalla Naval Base in Colombo since 2021. Authorities conducted the operation early in the morning, unveiling serious implications for military security and the management of firearms within the Navy.
The suspect, who was previously responsible for the armoury, now faces intensified scrutiny as investigators delve into how the rifle went unaccounted for for over three years. The discovery of such an important weapon in a civilian area raises urgent questions about accountability and safety protocols within the armed forces.
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