Three sentenced to death over murder in Moratuwa

Three sentenced to death over murder in Moratuwa

September 3, 2019   02:55 pm

The Panadura High Court today sentenced to death three persons who were found guilty over hacking to death of a person in 2009 at Egoda Uyana Junction in Moratuwa. 

Seven suspects had been arrested and remanded in connection with the killing. 

However, four of the arrested suspects were acquitted and released by the court today.

The other three suspects were sentenced to death by Panadura High Court Judge Weeraman Serasinghe, who said that the charges against them have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 

The murder had been committed at Egoda Uyana Junction in Moratuwa on February 01, 2009.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Opposition groups demand govt to reveal details of recent agreements with US and India (English)

Dilith Jayaweera calls on govt to reveal details of recent US-SL defence pact (English)

Circulars to be issued to establish drug prevention committees - Public Security Minister (English)

New SLBFE Act will be introduced; Bureau will be digitalised - Foreign Minister (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin | 2025.11.16

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana 12.00 Midday News Bulletin

No rationale behind opposition's accusations against govt - PM Harini (English)