AG to file a confidential report on decision to withdraw indictments against Karannagoda

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The Court of Appeal today permitted the Attorney General to file a confidential report explaining the reasons that led to the withdrawal of indictment filed against Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda.

Additional Solicitor General Nerin Pulle appearing for the Attorney General informed court that his department possesses a confidential report compiled in respect of the withdrawal of indictments against Karannagoda and sought Court's permission to file it as a confidential report.

Accordingly, the Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justice Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Justice Dhammika Ganepola directed the Attorney General to submit this report in court on November 2.

The Court of Appeal made this order pursuant to a writ petition filed by parents of the youths who went missing in 2008, challenging the decision of the Attorney General to withdraw the indictment against former Navy Commander Karannagoda.

The petitioners state that the decision to withdraw the indictments against former Navy Commander is unreasonable, bias, illegal, unlawful and politically motivated with intention to gain undue advantage and against the rules of natural justice.

The petitioners state that five persons including Rajiv Naganathan, Vishwanathan Pradeep, Mohammed Dilan, Mohammed Sajith went missing on or around 17th September 2008 where the Petitioners complained to the Police and Human Rights Commission relating to the disappearances.

The petitioners state that during the investigations of the Criminal Investigation Division in respect of another crime it was divulged the fact that there is a direct connection with the above disappearances and some navy personals including former Navy Commander.

The petitioners said according to CID investigations some persons including the above victims were abducted and illegally detained in a cell called “Pittu Bambuwa” situated near the Colombo port. The petitioners further said the victims were detained in an illegal prison called “GUN SITE” situated in Sri Lanka Naval and Marine Science Faculty premises of Trincomalee which was under the direct control of the former Navy Commander.

The petitioners state that decision of the Attorney General to withdraw the indictment served on the former Navy Commander is clear abuse of discretionary powers granted by law and liable to be rectified by orders of this Court for the purpose of Administration of Justice. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Comments - 9

Seek justice. Monday, 01 November 2021 01:05 PM

Here we go! Cook up another story. The world should know the reasons for withdrawal. It should be open and transparent. Be brave to face facts. Even after 25 years the culprits will have to face justice. Justice delayed is Justice denied.

Sambo Monday, 01 November 2021 01:05 PM

Another Nidos kota Nidaha from our judiciary.

VJ Monday, 01 November 2021 04:48 PM

Former AG filed indictments after reviewing all the evidences. This AG is withdrawing the case but wants to do it confidentially. One country one law.

Deva Monday, 01 November 2021 06:42 PM

Confidential report relevant to the case but not disclosed to court. Strange. Confusing.

harshan Tuesday, 02 November 2021 03:36 AM

Judiciary in Sri Lanka is a mockery.

Lion Tuesday, 02 November 2021 05:46 AM

Image of Our judiciary Is going down the drain by the day .

Terrence Tuesday, 02 November 2021 08:57 AM

Previous AG filed the indictments and the successor is filing a confidential report which smells injustice to the victims! God Save the Black Coat fraternity

disheartened sinhalese Tuesday, 02 November 2021 10:19 AM

Gotabhaya's cold-blooded apathy when dealing with minorities are a qualification, and not a negative to his narrow-minded vote base. they deserve the government they have.

victim Wednesday, 03 November 2021 04:14 PM

Lord have mercy

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