Human immunoglobulin case’s first accused directed to National Mental Health Institute

Farma Company Owner, Sugath Janaka Fernando, first suspect in the case related to the alleged procurement of unapproved human immunoglobulin, was directed to be sent to the Angoda Mental Health Institute from the remand custody.

This decision was made following a request from the first suspect’s lawyer, who argued that the suspect, due to his detention, was experiencing severe distress and was at risk of self-harm.

Anuja Premarathna, PC who appeared for former Health Minister Kehiliya Rambukwella told court that former Minister could suffer permanent impairment, if not provided with adequate physiotherapy sessions. However this request was also denied and instead, Rambukwella was directed to undergo a medical evaluation by a panel, and the court would consider bail after reviewing the medical reports.

Deputy Solicitor General, Lakmini Girihaagama also revealed that the second suspect in the case had been engaged in improper activities from the outset. The second suspect was found to have been operating without proper regulatory certifications. Consequently, the Deputy Solicitor General requested that conditions be imposed on both the second suspect and others who are currently out on bail. The court decided not to issue a ruling at this stage regarding that request.

Accordingly, the court has ordered that the first suspect, Sugath Janaka Pranandu, along with the former Health Minister Kehiliya Rambukwella, Medical Supply Unit Deputy Director General Dr. Herath Mudiyanselage Dharma Siri Ratnakumara Herath and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority Vijith Ranasinghe Gunasekara remain in custody. The other suspects have been instructed to appear in court on November 29.

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