This morning (29), a poignant protest unfolded at the Aluthkade court complex led by the families of missing persons, resonating with the title “Ape Naduwa Asaw”. The demonstration spotlighted the unresolved case of eleven individuals abducted in 2008 by the Navy ransom gang, compelling an investigation into their disappearance.
Among those implicated in this distressing incident, which involved former Navy Commander Wasantha Karnagoda, 14 individuals face charges. The case, initially in the Fort Magistrate’s Court, was referred to a specialized three-member court by the Chief Justice in 2020.
Despite the passage of 15 years since the 2003 incident and the accumulation of 667 charges against the accused, the families expressed frustration over the delay in the three-member court’s examination of the evidence. They highlighted that testimonies from nearly 200 individuals had been solicited, underscoring the magnitude and gravity of the situation.
Photos – Ajith Seneviratne
