Medical Report on Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s Health Due Today (15)

COLOMBO (News 1st): A medical report on the health condition of Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo while in remand custody, is scheduled to be handed over to the Director of the hospital this evening.

The 14-member medical board was appointed yesterday (14) to assess her heart condition and make recommendations regarding her treatment.

The appointment of the medical board was made on the decision of the Director of the National Hospital in Colombo Dr. Sampath Indika Kumara.

The case filed against Shiranthi Rajapaksa over the alleged criminal misappropriation of 10 million rupees in public funds is scheduled to be taken up again before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (16).

When the case was taken up the day before yesterday on Tuesday, 13th of October, lawyers representing Shiranthi Rajapaksa informed the court that she was unable to appear in open court due to her heart condition.