The CID has also informed courts that their information was collected from discussions with the Deputy IGP, Airforce Commander, Navy Commander and Army Commander.

The Security Forces Commanders had further affirmed that Ekeneligoda has not gone down on record as have been connected to any terrorist activity.

The case on the kidnap and disappearance of Ekneligoda was heard before Acting Homagama Magistrate, Saroja Wanigasekara.

The eight Army Intelligence Officers currently under custody in connection with the case were produced before the Acting Magistrate and were ordered to be further remanded until September 6.

CID Sub Inspector Premathilaka and officers gave evidence on behalf of the plaintiff while Darshana Kuruppu and lawyers appeared on behalf of the defendants.

(dailynews.lk)