The premeditated gang rape and murder of the 18-year-old student in Jaffna on May 1, 2015 sent shockwaves around the country. Nine suspects stand accused of the murder.
The Trial-at-bar Chaired by High Court Judge Balendran Shashi,comprises High Court Judges Annalingman Premashankar and Manickavasagar Ilanveliyan was appointed to hear this gang rape and murder case.
A suspect Udayasooriyan Suresh turned crown witness after he was given a conditional pardon by the Attorney General gave evidence.
The prosecution led by Presidents Counsel Dappula De Livera concluded evidence of all its main witnesses on Wednesday July 5, at the Trial at Bar at the Jaffna High Court. After the conclusion of further evidence by investigators,the defence is to commence its evidence on July 24.
