The Attorney General’s Department today (12) informed the Court of Appeal that no decision has been taken at this stage to arrest or detain Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Waruna Jayasundara under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Deputy Solicitor General Suharshi Herath, appearing for the Attorney General, made the announcement during the hearing of a writ petition filed by Jayasundara.
The petition seeks an order preventing his arrest and detention in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.
Following submissions, the Court of Appeal directed that the petition be taken up again next Wednesday (17). (Newswire)
