Ranil’s arrest : New updates as case to begin shortly
A packed courtroom is awaiting the hearing of the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
Court officials said Wickremesinghe will not be physically present due to his health condition, and will instead join proceedings via Zoom if required.
Hundreds of lawyers were also present inside the court, adding to the heavy turnout of observers as the case was set to begin.
Outside the court complex, opposition supporters launched protests chanting slogans such as “Anura go home,” calling for the Government to step down. The demonstration drew the participation of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who joined protesters voicing anger against the Government.
Police have deployed special security arrangements around the court premises in anticipation of unrest as the case resumes. (Newswire)
Opposition supporters chanted “Anura go home, Anura go home” as they protested near the Colombo court where the case involving former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to be taken up shortly pic.twitter.com/D5IIwsdaVX
— NewsWire
(@NewsWireLK) August 26, 2025
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