Dematagoda abduction and assault case
Current status of the Dematagoda abduction and assault case
Convicted on 18 counts arising from the 2015 abduction, wrongful confinement and assault of a man in Dematagoda.
What’s happened
Bail pending appeal was granted in July 2024; appeal hearing next fixed for 23 Sep 2026. ITN News (24 Sep 2026) reports the Court of Appeal took up the appeal, with her counsel arguing the conviction was flawed and the Deputy Solicitor General's arguments for the Attorney General fixed for 29 Sep 2026; no report of the 29 Sep sitting has been found. Bail pending appeal remains in force.
- Court
- Colombo High Court (trial); Court of Appeal
- Sentence
- 3 years rigorous imprisonment; fines also imposed on the 18 counts
- Next hearing / due
- Next hearing not confirmed
Sources (3)
Dematagoda abduction and assault case timeline
- 23 September 2026
Hearing
Reporting had scheduled the matter for 2026-09-23, but the current dataset does not establish the outcome of that date.
Court: Colombo High Court (trial); Court of Appeal
Sources (3)
- 28 June 2024
Convicted
The court convicted the politician in the matter concerning the 2015 abduction, wrongful confinement and assault of a man in Dematagoda. The reported sentence was 3 years rigorous imprisonment; fines also imposed on the 18 counts
Court: Colombo High Court (trial); Court of Appeal
Sources (3)