Court Orders Probe Into Wimal’s Remarks on Namal Rajapaksa Remand

Report Summary

The Colombo Chief Magistrate has ordered the Inspector General of Police to investigate whether statements made by politician Wimal Weerawansa criticizing the remanding of SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa constitute contempt of court. The order followed a request from the Bribery Commission during a court hearing related to an alleged Airbus bribery transaction. Additionally, the court extended Namal Rajapaksa's remand until September 29.