Sagara Kariyawasam
General Secretary; former Parliamentarian · Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)
Overview
- Status
- CHARGES PENDING
- Current Case
- Police produced him under several Penal Code provisions in connection with remarks concerning the Inspector General of Police, including alleged abetment, provoking disaffection against the Government and threats against a public officer.
- Next Hearing
- 24 September 2026
- Last Verified
- 10 August 2026
The short version
Sagara Kariyawasam is facing charges. Police produced him under several Penal Code provisions in connection with remarks concerning the Inspector General of Police, including alleged abetment, provoking disaffection against the Government and threats against a public officer. NewsFirst reports police cited Penal Code Sections 102, 108, 114, 120 and 186. Bail was granted on two sureties of Rs.2 million each with a foreign travel ban. Next scheduled hearing: 24 September 2026.
How did we get here?
- 24 September 2026
Next Hearing
(progress report date reported by a secondary source; primary court source not located)
Court: Kaduwela Magistrate's Court
Court cases
Police produced him under several Penal Code provisions in connection with remarks concerning the Inspector General of Police, including alleged abetment, provoking disaffection against the Government and threats against a public officer.
What’s happened
NewsFirst reports police cited Penal Code Sections 102, 108, 114, 120 and 186. Bail was granted on two sureties of Rs.2 million each with a foreign travel ban.
- Court
- Kaduwela Magistrate's Court
- Next hearing / due
- 24 September 2026
Political career
Ministerial positions
No ministerial positions publicly confirmed.
Other political positions
General Secretary; former Parliamentarian
Dates not publicly confirmed
Party history
Former SLFP organiser; exact membership dates remain unpinned.
Appointed secretary/general secretary when the SLPP was relaunched in Nov 2016 and remains the party’s General Secretary.