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Ex-Navy Chief Ravindra Wijegunaratne Named Suspect in 11 Youths Abduction Case
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PoliticsCrimeHOTWednesday, June 10, 2026

Ex-Navy Chief Ravindra Wijegunaratne Named Suspect in 11 Youths Abduction Case

TLDR

  • Ex-Navy Chief Ravindra Wijegunaratne ordered named suspect again.

  • Case involves 11 youths abducted 2008-2009 for ransom.

  • Summoned to Colombo Magistrate’s Court on July 27.

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, has been officially named as a suspect in the case involving the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance of 11 individuals. The incidents reportedly occurred in Colombo and its suburbs between 2008 and 2009, allegedly for ransom. Court officials have issued summons for the former Navy Chief to appear before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on July 27. This marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 11 · 12:35 AM

Ex-Navy Commander Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been ordered by the Fort Magistrate to be named a suspect again in the 2008-2009 abduction and disappearance of 11 Tamil youths. He was previously named as the second suspect in the case and released on the Attorney General's advice. The magistrate issued the order following a request from the aggrieved party's lawyer. Wijegunaratne has been summoned to appear in court on July 27.

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