Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A group of lawyers, led by Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya, marched from the Supreme Court complex to the BASL head office to protest at the recent murder of an attorney and his wife in the Akuregoda area.Sri Lanka travel

Addressing the media during the protest, Amarasuriya stressed their action was intended to highlight the urgent need to prevent such acts of violence not only against members of the legal profession but against all citizens. He emphasised that ensuring public safety and upholding law and order are fundamental responsibilities of the government, adding that the BASL will cooperate fully to strengthen these efforts.

The BASL had earlier convened its membership in Col...