BASL condemns fatal shooting of lawyer and wife in Akuregoda
Daily Mirror lk News
13 February 2026 09:32 pm
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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly condemned the tragic shooting and assassination of an Attorney-at-Law and his wife earlier today in Akuregoda, carried out by a group of unidentified assailants.
In a statement, the BASL noted that while the full circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be investigated, attacks of this nature pose a grave threat to the rule of law and the administration of justice.
The BASL urged the Police to conduct a thorough and expeditious investigation into the incident, apprehend those responsible, and ensure that the perpetrators are brought before the law without delay.
The BASL further called on law enforcement authorities to take concrete and effective measures to prevent the recurrence of such violent acts in the future, stressing the need to safeguard legal professionals and uphold public confidence in the justice system.
The BASL’s statement dated February 13, 2026 was signed by its President Rajeev Amarasuriya and Secretary Chathura Galhena.