Executive Committee Member of the Jana Aragalaya Alliance, Nuwan Bopage, says that appeals are expected to be filed regarding the death sentences imposed on 12 accused in the case related to the assault and killing of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer.

Nuwan Bopage stated this while participating in a press conference convened in Colombo by a group of Aragalaya activists.

The Jana Aragalaya Alliance alleges that the real “killers” and “masterminds” behind the incident are still at large, and that the oppressive environment created by the Rajapaksa–Ranil coalition gave rise to such unfortunate events.

The representatives pointed out that the implementation of the law regarding other violent acts during the protest period has been biased.

They further noted that the intervention of the Attorney General’s Department in relation to the May 9 attack on the Galle Face protest site was weak, and that individuals such as Sanath Nishantha, Johnston Fernando, and Namal Rajapaksa are not being held accountable or subjected to fair investigation.

The protestors strongly criticized the actions of the Attorney General’s Department and the Police, alleging that while the government arrests and prosecutes youths claiming they stole a “bedsheet” from the Presidential Palace, it protects those who led the attacks against the protest movement. (Newswire)

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Suspects linked to the attack and killing of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer were produced before the Gampaha High Court today.

The incident occurred on May 9, 2022, in the Nittambuwa area, when then-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his personal security officer were both killed in a mob attack. Several suspects connected to the attack were taken into custody.

Following the investigation, the Attorney General filed charges against 41 individuals in relation to the murders at the Gampaha High Court.

After a lengthy trial, the verdict was initially scheduled to be delivered on January 14. However, the three-judge bench reviewing the case decided to postpone the announcement of the verdict until today. ( NewsWire)

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The Gampaha High Court today postponed the verdict in the murder case of the late MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala, who was killed in Nittambuwa during the unrest on May 9, 2022. 

A total of 41 accused remained before the court in the case, which was heard by a Trial-at-Bar this morning.

It is reported that the Gampaha High Court has postponed the verdict until 11 February 2026. 

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Polonnaruwa District MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala was murdered during the Sri Lanka unrest in May 2022.

Following the unrest that broke out across Sri Lanka after SLPP loyalists attacked anti-government protesters near the Temple Trees and the Galle Face Green in Colombo, MP Athukorala was allegedly assaulted and murdered in Nittambuwa while on his way to Polonnaruwa.

MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala was allegedly assaulted and killed along with his security official during the incident. (Newswire)

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All 37 suspects related to the murder of the late Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala have been granted bail.

The suspects were granted bail under strict conditions today by the Gampaha Court three-judge bench Trial-at-Bar.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Polonnaruwa District MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala was murdered during the Sri Lanka unrest in May 2022.

Following the unrest that broke out across Sri Lanka after SLPP loyalists attacked anti-government protesters near the Temple Trees and the Galle Face Green in Colombo, MP Athukorala was allegedly assaulted and murdered in Nittambuwa while on his way to Polonnaruwa.

MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala was allegedly assaulted and killed along with his security official during the incident. (NewsWire)

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