Causing disturbance to public: Case against Wimal and others fixed for trial

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A case filed against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and six other party activists for allegedly providing leadership to a protest which blocks the main roads at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, causing disturbance to the people and the normal flow of traffic was today fixed for trial by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Additional Magistrate Chandima Liyanage fixed the case to be heard on May 30. The prosecution witnesses were directed to appear before Court next trial date.

On February 6, 2016, the NFF staged a protest march against the visit of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein.

Six suspects including NFF leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Jayantha Samaraweera, Weerakumara Dissanayake, Piyasiri Wijenayake, Roger Seneviratne, Mohammed Muzammil and Don Lusian had been named as the suspects in the case. The seventh suspect Chaminda Jayalal was not present in Court.

The Cinnamon Gardens Police had informed Court that the suspects who organized the procession had failed to obtain the prior permission from police to organise the march. They further alleged that the organizers had also used loudspeakers without a valid license. Police had further submitted to Court that the suspects provided leadership to a protest which blocks the main road at Bauddhaloka Mawatha towards Havelock Town, causing disturbance to the people and the normal flow of traffic. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Roshanaly Monday, 07 March 2022 02:44 PM

Now his double Passport case also will be probed.

Ranjan Monday, 07 March 2022 08:37 PM

What a joke. Was it when the cops cap went flying and gave a call giving orders what to do?

Sambo Monday, 07 March 2022 08:49 PM

These cases which should have been heard years ago are coming out now just to take revenge. To hell with our judiciary system. Corrupt to the word. Remember those who give such stupid judgments will have to pay for their sins.

victim Tuesday, 08 March 2022 09:57 AM

Mahinda went with a king count to wimal supporting his subortage . Is that good ? Any way Mr big mouth has to be punished for the double I'D case

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