Mullaitivu District Judge and Magistrate T. Saravanarajah has tendered his resignation to the Judicial Services Commission on September 23.
In his letter, the Magistrate said he decided to resign from his posts due to threats on his life and due to stress on professional life.
The controversial case related to the Kurundi Vihara was heard before Justice Saravanarajah and the preliminary investigations related to the discovery of human skeletons in the Kokkuthuduai area were also conducted before him.
Meanwhile, a video showing MP Sarath Weerasekera attempting to obstruct the field investigation conducted by the Judge in relation to the unauthorized construction of Mullaitivu Kurundi Archaeological Site on July 07, 2023 is also being shared on social media.
The Judge pointed out that there is no room for politicians to interfere in the matter.
