Ahimsa Wickremesinghe, the daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickremesinghe, has formally requested Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to initiate an impeachment motion against the Attorney General.
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Ahimsa Wickremesinghe expressed her deep concerns over the recommendation to release three suspects in the criminal case related to her father’s murder. She emphasized that the decision raises serious questions about the integrity of the judicial process and the Attorney General’s role in ensuring justice.
The case of Lasantha Wickremesinghe’s murder, which has been a high-profile investigation for years, has seen numerous delays and controversies. The latest development, which suggests dropping charges against key suspects, has intensified demands for accountability from human rights groups, press freedom advocates, and the Wickremesinghe family.
Ahimsa Wickremesinghe’s call for impeachment adds to the growing pressure on the government to ensure that justice is served and that no political influence undermines the legal proceedings. The government has yet to issue an official response regarding the Attorney General’s potential impeachment.
