The Colombo High Court commenced the evidence examination yesterday (05) in the case against former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and two co-accused. They face charges related to reckless driving causing an accident and concealing evidence in Rajagiriya in 2016. The first witness, Gayan Vinodaka, testified and reportedly identified Ranawaka as the driver at the time of the incident. The defense team raised preliminary objections, leading to legal arguments concerning the order of submissions.
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Evidence Begins in 2016 Rajagiriya Accident Case Against Ex-Minister Ranawaka
TLDR
Trial begins for ex-Minister Ranawaka in 2016 accident case.
First witness identifies Ranawaka as driver.
Defense raises preliminary objections.