The Colombo Special High Court has rejected a request by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera to introduce new facts to a statement he previously made from the dock. The decision was delivered today by a three-member bench presided over by Justice Priyantha Liyanage. Jayasundera is an accused in a case concerning charges of criminal negligence of duty. These charges stem from his alleged failure to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, despite receiving prior intelligence warnings.
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Court Rejects Ex-IGP Jayasundera's Request in Easter Attacks Case
TLDR
Colombo Special High Court rejected ex-IGP Pujith Jayasundera's request.
He sought to add new facts to his previous dock statement.
The case involves criminal negligence regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.