Former Eastern Provincial Chief Minister and State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, has been ordered to remain in remand custody until September 15. The directive was issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate's Court, with Pillayan presented via video technology. The charges stem from five murders allegedly committed in the Batticaloa district in 2008, including incidents in Kalladi and Kattankudy. Pillayan is reportedly remanded alongside two Army intelligence informants.
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Ex-Minister Pillayan Further Remanded in Connection with 2008 Murders
TLDR
Pillayan remanded until September 15.
Case involves five murders from 2008.
Court proceedings held via video link.