Permanent Trial-at-Bar for Ekneligoda Case

Permanent Trial-at-Bar Appointed for Prageeth Ekneligoda Case

by Staff Writer 03-05-2026 | 7:39 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena has appointed a permanent three-member High Court Trial-at-Bar to hear the case regarding the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda.

The bench will consist of the High Court Judges Nayana Seneviratne, Nalin Hewawasam, Lakmali Hewawasam.

Prageeth Ekneligoda was abducted on the night of January 24, 2010. 

Although 16 years have passed since the incident, no confirmed reports or information regarding his death has been revealed.