Court Orders Arrest of Hirunika Premachandra for Failing to Appear

The Kottawa Magistrate's Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra and two others, ordering their immediate arrest and production in court. The warrant was issued today after Premachandra failed to appear for a hearing concerning a protest that took place in 2022. Lawyers informed the court that Premachandra was unwell but did not submit the necessary medical certificates to justify her absence. The case is reportedly linked to a protest held near the Presidential Secretariat and alleged violations of court orders. The magistrate also ordered notices to be issued to the sureties of the accused.