The Army has decided to issue weapons to soldiers for various duties and shifts under strict supervision.
Apart from this, instructions have also been given to make a special investigation whether the firearms issued from military bases are returned on time.
Also, the army officers have been instructed to keep an eye on the activities of the officers in charge of the arsenals.
The reason for taking these measures was that information was reported that active duty military personnel and police officers were involved in many underworld activities that took place across the country in recent days. The government has also decided to take strict disciplinary action against the military personnel who are involved in such underworld activities.
Kaweesha Vidanagamage