Teacher-Kneeling case witness found dead

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The body of the witness, who gave crucial evidence in the case in which Wayamba Provincial Councillor Ananda Sarath Kumara was convicted of ordering a teacher to kneel down, was found inside an abandoned well at Nawagaththegama today.

Relatives said the witness identified as Rajakaruna Abeyratne Mudiyanselage Punyasoma Bandara had gone missing a few days ago.

Magisterial inquiries will be begin soon. (Jude Samantha)

Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

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Comments - 24

ibadun Friday, 01 August 2014 09:28 PM

the land of no justice of miracle of Asia. count days to count the bars via DM Android App

Rameez Hasheem Monday, 04 August 2014 04:39 AM

god punish the true culprits.. nobody can away from your vision... i feel headache.... hoh goddddddddd

robin Saturday, 02 August 2014 03:13 PM

Law and order has gone to dogs after this government came.

Kossa Saturday, 02 August 2014 12:36 PM

Ha ha. Wedak dheela via DM iPad app

mack Saturday, 02 August 2014 10:54 AM

verdict will be the witness jumped into the well case closed via DM Android App

Exhorcist Saturday, 02 August 2014 04:15 AM

No wonder what will befall if any one appear witnessing the UN International probe.

Exhorcist Saturday, 02 August 2014 04:12 AM

Ananda Sarath Kumara means ASK for trouble

HellWelcomes Saturday, 02 August 2014 04:01 AM

Punishment for righteousness

velusumana Saturday, 02 August 2014 08:13 AM

It was the well that shrewdly killed the man

sg Friday, 01 August 2014 06:00 PM

Political reaction of the Jungle law against formal human judcial action.

Dee Friday, 01 August 2014 05:51 PM

I feel sorry for the police and judiciary. But then again let's live with it. This is the bright future we all wish for. Take a walk on the park and be happy. Its all nice now.

mango lanka Friday, 01 August 2014 09:40 PM

He wrote a letter before death. I have made a great sin that have hurt that politician and his family for that reason I deserve to die. Please dont blame the politician. Its my doingSays the police

Mm Friday, 01 August 2014 01:11 PM

Hmmm.... How continent for the accused buggger!!!

Renu Friday, 01 August 2014 03:58 PM

This is a country which will be the miracle of Asia, If you give evidence against a politician the result will be this

bernard Friday, 01 August 2014 03:28 PM

He killed himself.

Magga Friday, 01 August 2014 03:25 PM

Thawath Chanda prathipalayak!

BM Friday, 01 August 2014 08:03 PM

Going forward all witnesses should be kept confidential by the police

BM Friday, 01 August 2014 08:03 PM

Going forward all witnesses should be kept confidential by the police

Grace Friday, 01 August 2014 02:31 PM

Sad end for a brave person.

weera Friday, 01 August 2014 02:12 PM

In other words.. "Let this be a Lesson for those who stand for Justice". Miracle of Asia.

TOM Friday, 01 August 2014 02:10 PM

It isn't surprise news, but surprise me why it happened after so long?

concerned Friday, 01 August 2014 07:22 PM

reasons are obvious. this is a boosting story for the other notorious thugs living wit political power to keep the witnesses away from their mischievous acts. again people are responsible for these acts for electing such morons to power. via DM Android App

Grace Friday, 01 August 2014 01:47 PM

Investigation will reveal that he committed suicide.

sss Friday, 01 August 2014 01:34 PM

new phase of terrorism is well on the way. prabakaran at least did not do swindling of public funds

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