Raviraj killing: Five suspects acquitted

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Five suspects, who had been indicted by the Attorney General over killing of TNA MP Nadarajah Raviraj and his driver in 2006, were acquitted from all charges by High Court Judge Manilal Waidyathilaka yesterday.

The case was taken up at the Colombo High Court in the presence of special jury. (Farook Thajudeen)

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Daham Saturday, 24 December 2016 12:37 PM

Wonder whether the Jury represented people from all races in Sri Lanka.

Pala Saturday, 24 December 2016 12:41 PM

Business as usual for AGs dept.

Pala Saturday, 24 December 2016 12:58 PM

What a tragedy. Now the 58 will resign as they cant serve the people.

Appuhamy Saturday, 24 December 2016 02:55 PM

its questionable

Lankan Saturday, 24 December 2016 03:02 PM

My god, despite the eye witness account and strong evidence?

Labby Saturday, 24 December 2016 04:54 PM

Why are we not surprised ??

saran Saturday, 24 December 2016 05:21 PM

Justice of SL.

Real Peace Saturday, 24 December 2016 05:29 PM

Underlines the need for the presence of foreign judges and courts crimes of this nature. A sad day for Sri Lankan justice.

vithura Saturday, 24 December 2016 05:53 PM

There is still a long way for justice to take root in the country, it may not happen in our lifetime, but that is no reason to give up the cause.

lankan Saturday, 24 December 2016 05:56 PM

Good timing to bury the bad news when most of them are on holiday!

Nana Saturday, 24 December 2016 06:36 PM

To create media hype they created all bogus evidence. In front of court all collapsed. Public money wasted to cover up in capability but not for ever

Dr.Raghav Sharma Saturday, 24 December 2016 07:19 PM

Sad end at the end of the year. Unfortunately justice has been denied and succumbed to the political pressure.

Ranjith Saturday, 24 December 2016 09:19 PM

Such judgments could create more pressure on Sri Lankan government to accept international inquiry alleged to be carried out by tri forces during final stage of war

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