Court Sets March Date for Easter Sunday Negligence Case ⚖️

• Legal Proceedings: The Colombo High Court has scheduled the case against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara for 23rd March 2026. • The Accusations: Both former officials are charged with criminal negligence for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, which resulted in over 260 fatalities. • Key Context: The Attorney General’s case alleges that despite receiving prior intelligence warnings, senior leadership failed to act. Both defendants were present in court during the latest proceedings as investigations continue into security lapses. • Status: The case remains ongoing as the judiciary examines official accountability regarding national security protocols.