Amidst the recent dispute regarding the Eastern Province Chief Minister's public reprimand of a navy officer, the Navy Commanding Officer of the Eastern Province, Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro was transferred to Colombo yesterday.

He has been transferred Colombo as the Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force.

Rear Admiral Travis Sinniah was appointed as Commanding Officer of the Eastern province, Sri Lanka Navy said.