July 29, Colombo (LNW): Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been formally discharged from legal proceedings related to the discovery of a gold-plated T56 assault rifle, following a ruling by the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.
The court determined that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the case, resulting in Dissanayake’s release from all charges. The decision brings an end to several weeks of legal uncertainty for the former minister, who had previously been held in remand custody before being granted bail last week.
The case, which drew considerable media and public attention due to the nature of the weapon involved, revolved around allegations that Dissanayake had links to the possession or concealment of the gold-plated firearm.
However, during court proceedings, investigators failed to establish a direct connection between the former minister and the weapon in question.
