Court Summons Former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne in Abduction Case of 11 Tamil Youths
Colombo | June 10, 2026
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, has been named as the second suspect in the case involving the abduction and disappearance of 11 Tamil youths between 2008 and 2009.
The development was announced during proceedings before the Fort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (June 10).
Accordingly, the court has issued summons directing Admiral Wijegunaratne to appear before the Fort Magistrate’s Court on July 27, 2026.
The case relates to the alleged abduction and enforced disappearance of 11 Tamil youths in Colombo and several other parts of the country during the period between 2008 and 2009. The incident has remained one of Sri Lanka’s most high-profile human rights cases and has been the subject of extensive investigations over the years.
With the former Navy Commander now named as the second suspect, legal proceedings are expected to continue as authorities pursue further investigations into the case.
The Fort Magistrate’s Court is scheduled to take up the matter again on July 27, when Admiral Wijegunaratne has been ordered to appear before the court.
