Lasantha Wickrematunge homicide cases postponed

by Zulfick Farzan 04-12-2020 | 7:29 PM

Colombo (News 1st); The case filed over the homicide of the late Senior Journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was postponed to the 04th of June 2021 by Mount Lavinia Magistrate Udesh Ranatunga on Friday (04).

Though officers from the Criminal Investigations Department were present in the court, there was no representation from the Attorney General's Department.

Counsel for Former Crimes OIC of the Mount Lavinia Police Tissa Sugathapala and Former DIG Prasanna Nanayakkara presenting facts to the court noted they are prepared to face any situation if there is insufficient evidence to name their clients as accused or if they will be released or if charges will be filed against them based on advice from the Attorney General.