Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for ex-SLPP MP Jayasekara
The Supreme Court has issued an open warrant for the arrest of former Ratnapura District MP Premalal Jayasekara, known by the alias 'Choka Malli', after he failed to appear before the court. The warrant has been ordered through the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Supreme Court issued the arrest warrant on October 21 against Jayasekara, who previously served as a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member of parliament representing Ratnapura District. The former MP's continued absence from court proceedings prompted the judicial order for his apprehension.
The open warrant, issued through the Criminal Investigation Department, represents a significant escalation in proceedings against Jayasekara. Such warrants authorize law enforcement to locate and arrest the individual across jurisdictional boundaries without requiring prior notification.
Details regarding the underlying legal matter for which Jayasekara was summoned remain part of the court record. The issuance of the warrant underscores the court's authority to enforce compliance with judicial directives and ensure the presence of defendants in legal proceedings.