The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered that further examination of evidence in the case against six accused, including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up on July 13.
The case relates to allegations of causing public inconvenience by obstructing the road during a protest held in front of the United Nations office in Colombo in 2016.
The matter was heard before Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama. Court officials noted that witnesses were not present during today’s proceedings, prompting the adjournment.
The charges stem from a demonstration staged on February 6, 2016, coinciding with the visit of then UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Al Hussein. Protesters allegedly blocked the road outside the UN office at Thummulla, Colombo, leading to public disruption.
Kurunduwatta Police filed the case against Weerawansa and five others under provisions of the Road Ordinance and the Police Ordinance.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 13, when further evidence will be examined. (Newswire)