The number of Sri Lankan retired military personnel who have lost their lives in the Russia-Ukraine war has climbed to 14, according to Defense sources.
The Defense authorities have disclosed that 134 complaints have been lodged concerning the suspected human trafficking of the country’s retired military personnel into the conflict zone.
These complaints, spanning from the 9th of May to 10 pm last night, underscore the urgency of addressing the illegal trafficking activities surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Criminal Investigation Department is conducting further investigations into this smuggling ring.
The Ministry of Defense introduced a hotline to report any information regarding this illegal human trafficking racket. The hotline is 0112 441 146
