An unidentified group pelted stones at Colombo High Court No. 8 in Aluthkade, damaging windows and the court entrance. Keselwatte Police have launched an investigation after security officers reported the late-night incident.
A stone-pelting incident targeting the Colombo High Court No. 8 in Aluthkade has raised serious concerns after bricks and stones were hurled at the building on the night of July 9, according to a complaint lodged with Keselwatte Police.
The report was made around 7:30 p.m., by a private security officer stationed at the court complex. The complaint states that unidentified individuals attacked the front road and entrance of the court building using fragments of bricks and stones.
Initial findings indicate that a window was shattered and the main entrance of the court hall was damaged in the attack. The glass paneling was broken, and debris was found scattered near the front of the building.
Two private security personnel on night duty reported hearing an unusual noise. Upon inspecting the area, they discovered the damage and promptly informed the police. However, they were unable to identify the perpetrators, as no one was seen in the act.
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a targeted act of intimidation or vandalism. The Keselwatte Police have launched a full investigation into the incident and are working to obtain CCTV footage and forensic evidence to identify those responsible.
This act of aggression against a high-security judicial facility has sparked concerns about security lapses, especially during night hours. No injuries were reported, and court proceedings were not disrupted the following day, but the incident has prompted a security review at the complex.
