Sri Lanka uling party to sack 24 politicians

Sri Lanka's ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) sources say that steps have been initiated to sack 24 party politicians outright from the party.

These politicians are accused of crime like murder, rape, assault and corruption. Among these politicians, there are one mayor, four chairmen of local councils and 19 members of them.

SLFP sources say that the party is considering stern disciplinary action against another mayor and a Provincial Councilor.