COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan lawmaker Dayasiri Jayasekera speaking in Parliament highlighted the plight of Sri Lankan ex-servicemen fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, who have suffered amputations and lost limbs.
He said that these brave individuals are seeking compensation, which is reportedly set at three million rubles—equivalent to approximately 11 million Sri Lankan rupees.
The MP said that however, their demands remain unmet, despite their service in paramilitary or mercenary forces.
MP Jayasekera in parliament delved into the matter further, revealing a connection to a company named Avant Garde.
It remains uncertain whether this is the same Avant Garde that operates in Sri Lanka, he said while adding that intriguingly, the individuals behind Avant Garde in Russia go by the names Dilan and Suresh. The MP noted that the presence of these familiar names raises questions about the company's operations.
According to Jayasekera, Sri Lankan war heroes have allegedly been sold to the Russians by Avant Garde.
He said that these servicemen undergo 14 days of training before being deployed to conflict zones.
Tragically, when injured in battle, they do not receive adequate compensation. Payments have been withheld for approximately four months, leaving them with only Rs. 50,000/- for their entire service period.
https://www.newsfirst.lk/2024/05/13/sri-lankan-war-heroes-sold-to-russians-by-avant-garde
