AG temporarily suspends recommendation on Lasantha Wickrematunge murder suspects
Posted on February 13th, 2025
Courtesy Hiru News
The Attorney General has informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court that his recent recommendation regarding the suspects in the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge will be temporarily suspended.
Previously, the AG had advised the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on the possible release of three suspects, including former Army Intelligence officer Prem Ananda Udalagama, former Mount Lavinia Crime Branch OIC Tissasiri Sugathapala, and former DIG Prasanna Nanayakkara. The recommendation, conveyed to the CID Director on January 27, had sparked controversy.
However, the AG has now informed the court to put the recommendation on hold, clarifying that the release of the suspects does not rule out the possibility of filing criminal charges if new evidence emerges.