Case against Tissa Attanayake postponed to July

The special hearing into the case against former United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake was postponed to July 17.

Fifteen prosecution witnesses – including President Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe were due too testify today.

Colombo High Court postponed the hearing because of the absence of the President and the Prime Minister due to other commitments.

Tissa Attanayaka was arrested and remanded on December 5 for allegedly forging President Maithripala’s and Premier Wickramasinghe’s signature to prepare fraudulent document.