⚖️ Former State Minister Pillayan Further Remanded Until August 4

• Legal Developments: Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court has extended the remand of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (Pillayan) until August 4, 2026. He appeared in court via video conference. • CID Investigations: Proceedings named Chandrakanthan as the third accused under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) regarding five homicides committed across the Batticaloa District in 2008. • Key Allegations: The cases involve T-56 shooting incidents, including the deaths of two individuals (including a former police officer) near Kallady Murugan Temple, two killings in Kattankudy (May 2008), and one in Vavunathivu (August 2008). • Other Court Orders: A separate Kallady land dispute case was postponed to October 29. An arrest warrant remains active for the first accused, who is currently abroad. _Note: Summarized based on reported CID filings and court proceedings._