Shashi Weerawansa sentenced to two years in prison

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Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa has been sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labor.

The verdict in the case filed against Weerawansa for obtaining a diplomatic passport by giving false information was announced today. Colombo Chief Magistrate Buddhika Sri Ragala pronounced the verdict.

In addition to the imprisonment, she was also fined Rs. 100,000 and if she does not pay the fine, the sentence will be extended to two and a half years.

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