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Gold-plated T-56 firearm case adjourned to November

The Colombo High Court has postponed proceedings in a case involving the seizure of a gold-plated T-56 firearm at Havelock City. The matter will be heard again on November 4th.

LSN Sri Lanka · 2 October 2026

Gold-plated T-56 firearm case adjourned to November

The Colombo High Court adjourned the case concerning a gold-plated T-56 firearm seized at the Havelock City housing complex during proceedings held on Tuesday. High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga ordered that the matter be taken up again on November 4th.

The case was filed against former Minister Duminda Dissanayake and another female defendant in connection with the seizure of the weapon at the residential complex. The court heard arguments from both parties during Tuesday's hearing before determining that further deliberation was necessary.

Details regarding the circumstances of the firearm's seizure and the specific charges have not been disclosed. The adjournment follows standard court procedure allowing additional time for legal submissions and evidence review.

The next hearing scheduled for early November will determine the next phase of proceedings in the case.