⚖️ AG to Indict Former IGP Deshabandu Within a Month Over 'Aragalaya' Attacks

• Legal Action: The Attorney General (AG) informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that indictments will be filed against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon within one month. • The Case: The charges relate to investigations into the 2022 attack on the Aragalaya peaceful protesters at Galle Face Green, a pivotal moment of political and economic unrest that heavily impacted national stability and governance. • Court Proceedings: Deputy Solicitor General Suharshi Herath provided the timeline during an AG appeal challenging a lower court's decision to quash a directive naming Thennakoon as a suspect. • Defense Stance: Senior Counsel Romesh de Silva, representing Thennakoon, argued that the continuation of current appeal proceedings would become invalid once indictments are officially filed. • Next Steps: A three-judge Supreme Court bench has fixed the matter for further hearing on 2 September 2026.