Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday expressed grave concern over the death of 29-year-old Ishara Harshakumara, a father of two from Kiriwaththuduwa, while in the custody of the Homagama Police Station following his arrest on October 25.Sri Lanka Travel

Highlighting the contradiction between police claims of a sudden illness and family allegations of severe physical assault, the BASL emphasised that every person in State custody has a fundamental right to life and bodily integrity. Invoking constitutional protections under Article 13(4), the legal body called upon the Inspector General and relevant authorities to conduct an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation to ensure accountability and...