Hindu priest killing: Soldier, 3 others sentenced to death

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A soldier and three others accused of killing a Hindu priest in Murugumoorthi Sankanai, Jaffna on April 11, 2010, and severely injuring another were convicted and sentenced to death yesterday (22) by Jaffna High Court Judge Manikkavasagar Illanchelian.

The three who were convicted were identified as Pedurusingha Gunasena, K. Muhundan alias Shakthi and Balasubramaniam Shivaruban of Jaffna

The Judge stated that after a lengthy trial the prosecution had been able to prove their case beyond a shadow of a doubt. Accordingly, he ordered that the three who were convicted be hung on a date to be determined by the President.

The murder of the chief priest of the Hindu Kovil S. Sivanathan at Murugamoorthy Road Sankanai in Jaffna was proved to have been carried out by these three convicts using automatic firearms. His two sons had also been injured in the shooting. The killers had also got away with Rs.50,000 and a motorcycle.

Manipay Police had launched investigations into the killing while the army had also launched an investigation into the incident given the fact that a soldier was one of those accused.

The judge also sentence all three to 20 years imprisonment for robbery and assault. (Sithum Chathuranga)

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Mr Abdul Cassim Friday, 23 March 2018 12:30 AM

Justice Done. Thank you. Cassim

truth from Jafna Friday, 23 March 2018 04:30 AM

Lets not forget that AGs department was able to successfully lead the prosecution due to the timely action by a Army Major who very impartially acted and facilitated the arrest of Army Corp. Judge in his judgement commended the swift action of the major in open courtOur country needs more people who could look at things beyond communal and religious lines Hats off to the Army Major and the judge for a just verdict

Mandayan Friday, 23 March 2018 12:40 PM

Enemies were in bed together. A soldier and two ex-Tigers were in actions with criminal intentions.

Martin Milton Friday, 23 March 2018 01:15 PM

Sri Lanka needs more judges in the SC like this Judge who has delivered a proper and just verdict. Hats off to all those who helped in the process too. MM

sathya Friday, 23 March 2018 08:54 PM

Other judges and Police must learn from this verdict given by Judge. Illanchellian.

Jay Saturday, 24 March 2018 11:09 AM

Tamil diaspora should be aware of our justice system

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