Opposition alleges govt. move to arm military with police powers

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questions Defence Secretary's controversial role Former External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris has warned that the NPP government plans to grant police powers to the armed forces and confer sweeping powers on the Secretary to the Mini.
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- —questions Defence Secretary's controversial role Former External Affairs Minister Prof.
- —Peiris has warned that the NPP government plans to grant police powers to the armed forces and confer sweeping powers on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence under the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill.
- —Addressing the media at [].
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