Ex‑Navy Commander named suspect in Colombo abductions probe

June 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM

Former Navy Commander Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been officially named as a suspect in connection with the alleged abduction and disappearance of 11 individuals in Colombo and surrounding areas, incidents said to have been carried out for ransom.

Court officials have issued notice requiring him to appear before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on July 27. 

The case relates to a series of alleged abductions that reportedly took place between 2008 and 2009. (Newswire)