Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called for the immediate submission of the audit report detailing alleged irregularities in coal procurement to the Attorney General through Parliament.

Speaking at a media briefing held in Colombo today (19), SJB Senior Vice President and former Minister, Attorney-at-Law Lakshman Kiriella said the incumbent government must act without delay on the findings contained in the Auditor General's report.

He noted that the report contains significant information regarding alleged coal procurement-related fraud and that Parliament, which holds financial authority, should ensure it is formally forwarded to the Attorney General for legal action.

Former Minister Kiriella accused the gov...