NPP-Affiliated Lawyers Condemn Killing of Attorney and Wife, Urge Swift Justice

The National People’s Power Lawyers’ Association has strongly denounced the fatal shooting of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, urging authorities to take immediate steps to ensure justice and strengthen public safety.

In a statement issued on February 15, the association expressed profound grief over the deaths of the couple, who were killed in a shooting on February 13. The lawyers described the attack as a brutal act of violence against two civilians and stressed the urgent need to address what they called lingering elements of a violent “para-state” culture.

The group warned that such acts of violence could target various individuals, including journalists, law enforcement officers, members of the judiciary, and legal professionals. They emphasized that safeguarding citizens and upholding the rule of law remains a fundamental responsibility of the state.

The association called on authorities to expedite investigations, take preventive measures against further violence, and ensure that those responsible are brought before the law without delay. They also expressed confidence that the government would take the necessary steps to protect the safety, dignity, and rights of all citizens.Police investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.