Residence of the main witness of Welikada prison massacre shot at

September 5, 2017

The residence of Sudesh Nandimal, the main witness of the Welikada prison has been shot at. It is reported that the shooting has taken place when Sudesh Nandimal was at the residence at Lunawa in Moratuwa yesterday night at about 11.00 p.m.

Sudesh Nandimak is the main witness of the clash that occurred at Welikada prison in 2012 in which 27 prisoners were killed. Moratuwa Police is conducting investigations.

On 11th November 2012, a group of security men who broke into Welikada prison with a list of names go prisoners to go down on the knees and shot them on their heads on orders from a higher official. Eye witnesses to the incident informed relatives. Sudesh Nandimal is the main witness of the incident.

Civil organizations and the media revealed information about the incident continuously. Mr Nandimal held press conferences, agitations to reveal the culprits and gave evidence before security sections exposing those who were involved in the crime.

The government did not hold any inquiry in connection with the Welikada murders and not even any disciplinary action was taken against police officers who were involved in the incident but still are in service.

The writ filed in connection with the Welikada incident by Mr Nandimal in the Court of Appeal is to be heard on 12th September. The complaint filed by him regarding an attempt to murder him was inquired at the witness protection unit yesterday (5th). The shooting had taken place while he was sleeping after giving evidence at this inquiry.