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Joseph Pararajasingham murder case

Last verified 5 September 2026

Current status of the Joseph Pararajasingham murder case

DISPUTED

Conspiracy/murder - assassination of Tamil National Alliance MP Joseph Pararajasingham, 25 Dec 2005, St. Mary's Cathedral, Batticaloa

What’s happened

Arrested Oct 2015 under the Prevention of Terrorism Act; indicted Oct 2017; the Court of Appeal ruled key confessions inadmissible (obtained under coercion); the Attorney General declined to proceed 13 Jan 2021; reportedly acquitted and discharged

Court
High Court (Batticaloa)
Next hearing / due
No upcoming hearing announced
Sources (1)