Pillayan Remanded Until August 4 Under PTA

Pillayan Remanded Until August 4 Under PTA

by Staff Writer 24-07-2026 | 3:15 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st);Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, who was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, has been remanded until the 4th of August

The order was issued after the suspect was produced before the Batticaloa Court today through an online hearing.

Batticaloa Magistrate A. Tharshini issued the order during the court proceedings.