Dematagoda abduction case

Details

Court: Colombo High Court; appeal before the Court of Appeal
Status: Convicted June 2024; appeal hearing deferred to 23 September 2026, outcome not reported as of August 2026
Appears on: Presidents since 2019
Last checked: 12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Hirunika Premachandra / Convicted in; under appeal / Dematagoda abduction case
- The Colombo High Court found her guilty on 18 charges over the 2015 abduction and wrongful detention of a youth in Dematagoda, and sentenced her to three years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 20,000 on each charge. Her counsel said she would appeal.28 Jun 2024 · Ada Derana · Hirunika sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment
- The Court of Appeal put off the hearing of her appeal to 23 September 2026. Her counsel asked the court to set aside the sentence and the fine.6 Aug 2026 · Newswire · Hirunika's bid to overturn 3-year prison sentence deferred to Sept. 23