The DNA of the accused in the murder of MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala has not been obtained due to the lack of necessary chemicals, it was revealed in the Attanagalla Magistrate’s Court yesterday (13).
This was revealed when the defense lawyers presented facts to the court regarding the arbitrary detention of the defendants.
The lawyers pointed out that the rights of the prisoners are being violated.
The case related to the murder of the MP was heard at the Attanagalla Magistrate’s Court yesterday and the 42 suspects were also produced in the court.
A group of lawyers, including President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris, appeared on behalf of the defendants. The case was postponed for February 27.
