The Attorney General has notified the Colombo High Court that an appeal will be filed against the recent judgment which held that charges cannot be maintained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias ‘Harak Kata’ and four others accused of conspiring to escape while in CID custody.
The case was taken up today before High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala, where state counsel appearing for the Attorney General made the announcement.
The suspects’ bail application was also considered, with the judge ordering that a ruling on bail will be delivered on August 20.
Meanwhile, since the PTA charges have been withdrawn, the court directed that Harak Kata, currently held at Tangalle Old Prison under remand custody, be transferred to a suitable prison facility. (Newswire)