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Jagath Samantha

Jagath Samantha

Chairman, Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha · Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)

CONVICTEDLast verified 15 May 2026

Overview

Status
CONVICTED
Current Case
Obstructing the official duties of the then Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretary Danasena Soorasinghe; unlawful assembly; attempting to/publicly assaulting a public official (stemming from a Nov 2008 confrontation over illegally felled government timber donated for temple construction)
Sentence
5.5 years rigorous imprisonment + Rs. 1,000,000 compensation to the victim (an additional 24 months imprisonment if unpaid); one source adds Rs. 136,000 in fines
Next Hearing
Not publicly confirmed
Last Verified
15 May 2026

The short version

Jagath Samantha was convicted in 2026 (5.5 years rigorous imprisonment + Rs. 1,000,000 compensation to the victim (an additional 24 months imprisonment if unpaid); one source adds Rs. 136,000 in fines). Obstructing the official duties of the then Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretary Danasena Soorasinghe; unlawful assembly; attempting to/publicly assaulting a public official (stemming from a Nov 2008 confrontation over illegally felled government timber donated for temple construction). None further - trial concluded; no appeal reported as of 5 Sept 2026.

How did we get here?

  1. 15 May 2026Case 1

    Convicted — 5.5 years rigorous imprisonment + Rs. 1,000,000 compensation to the victim (an additional 24 months imprisonment if unpaid); one source adds Rs. 136,000 in fines

    Obstructing the official duties of the then Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretary Danasena Soorasinghe; unlawful assembly; attempting to/publicly assaulting a public official (stemming from a Nov 2008 confrontation over illegally felled government timber donated for temple construction)

    Court: Chilaw High Court

    Sources (4)