Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Further examination of evidence regarding the death of a minor domestic worker at a Colombo residence belonging to former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen is scheduled for May 5. Colombo Additional Magistrate Liyan Varusavithana issued the order today (17).

During the proceedings, the second witness, who is the brother of the deceased girl, provided testimony to the court. Following this, the magistrate postponed further hearings until the scheduled May date.

In previous sessions, the court ordered the release of the fourth suspect, Rishad Bathiudeen, and the fifth suspect, Bathiudeen Abdul Rishad, because there is no sufficient evidence against them. Consequently, the court directed that charges proceed against the fol...