Second forged document case against Shashi Weerawansa fixed for trial

• On May 27, Shashi Weerawansa was found guilty of the first case

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda

The second case filed against Shashi Weerawansa alias Udayanthi Ranasinghe, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa for allegedly submitting forged documents to obtain two passports was yesterday fixed for trial by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Nandana Amarasinghe fixed the case to be heard on February 24 next year.
On May 27, Shashi Weerawansa was found guilty of the first case and she was sentenced to two-year-rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 100,000 for obtaining two passports including a diplomatic passport by submitting forged documents to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

However, she was released on bail upon filing an appeal in the High Court challenging the judgement of the Magistrate’s Court.