The Vavuniya High Court has sentenced former Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Lalith Jayasinghe to four years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in the illegal release of a suspect linked to the 2015 murder of schoolgirl S. Vidya in Jaffna.
Jayasinghe was found guilty of abusing his power to facilitate the release of a key suspect in the brutal crime, which sparked nationwide outrage. The verdict marks a significant step in holding law enforcement officials accountable for obstructing justice in high-profile cases.
The murder of S. Vidya, a schoolgirl from Punkuduthivu, Jaffna, was a heinous crime that led to widespread protests and demands for justice. The case exposed deep flaws in the judicial and law enforcement systems, as allegations surfaced that influential figures attempted to protect those responsible.
With the court’s ruling, authorities hope to send a strong message against police corruption and abuse of power in Sri Lanka.
