Srilanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka's media fraternity is currently in a 'state of shock' regarding a letter issued by Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe recommending the release of three individuals who had been named as suspects in connection with the murder of The Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge.
In his legal advice, outlined in a letter addressed to the CID Director on January 27, 2025, Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr) stated that the prosecution does not intend to pursue further legal action against the three suspects: Sergeant Prem Ananda Udalagama, a former sergeant attached to the Army Intelligence Unit; former Crimes Officer-in-Charge of the Mount Lavinia Police, Sub-Inspector Tissa Siri Sugathapala; and retired Se...