Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- The NPP Lawyers Association has strongly condemned the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, describing the incident as a grave attack on the legal profession and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka travel

Issuing a statement following the February 13 shooting, the Association expressed deep sorrow over the deaths, noting that Mallawaarachchi was known as a lawyer who represented citizens' rights both inside and outside court.

The Association further stated that the killings reflect the continuing influence of violent criminal networks operating with impunity, warning that such incidents now threaten lawyers and judicial officers in addition to journalists and police officers previousl...