Sarath Kumara indicted for criminal intimidation

01 Aug 2013 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Attorney General has filed a direct indictment on former North Western Provincial Council member, Ananda Sarath Kumara who allegedly asked a school teacher at Navagaththegama Maha Vidyalaya to kneel down in the presence of the pupils in the school and staff in the school premises.

Considering the severe nature of the offence AG Palitha Fernando has filed a direct indictment which bypasses magisterial inquiry before charges are filed.
The ex-Provincial Council member from the ruling UPFA is being charged under criminal intimidation and the indictment is to be filed before Chilaw High Court. (Susitha R. Fernando)

Breaking News

Sarath Kumara indicted for criminal intimidation

Most Popular Articles

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 108

’’Cut out the noise, focus on your game’’; Sri Lanka great reaches out to Sooryavanshi

Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

Heavy rain expected as El Niño conditions set to develop globally after February: Officials

Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens against US Dollar

Latest News

Court dismisses Daya Group’s writ application against People’s Bank auction

Dominican national nabbed with Hashish worth over Rs. 375Mn

Showers expected in several provinces

Netanyahu actions may undermine Trump-Iran peace deal, US intelligence warns

FIFA World Cup 2026 Results: Every Match from Group Stage to Final