Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo has decided to recommence the long-stalled trial concerning the abduction and enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, following a formal indictment filed by the Attorney General.

The case was previously heard before a three-judge bench comprising Judges Namal Balalle, Mahen Weeraman, and Sujeewa Nissanka.

However, the trial had been disrupted for several months due to the suspension of Judge Namal Balalle pending a disciplinary inquiry and the retirement of Judge Mahen Weeraman.

Consequently, Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena has appointed a new three-judge bench to preside over the proceedings, said Ada Derana reporter.

The case was taken up yesterday (M...