A group of lawyers appearing before the Mannar Magistrate Courts have called on the Sri Lankan government to arrest those responsible for a campaign targeting Mannar High Court judges through posters displayed in Colombo. On the second day of their strike, the lawyers demanded justice for the judges, condemning the hate campaign against them.
Addressing reporters, the lawyers pointed out that an anonymous group had put up posters in Colombo concerning ongoing hearings at the Mannar High Courts. As a result of the lawyers' protests, all hearings at the Mannar court were postponed, and legal work came to a halt.
The lawyers noted that nearly 52 individuals were arrested in connection with an attack on the Mannar High Court 12 years ago, and investigations have been ongoing since then. With these investigations nearing completion, the lawyers suggested that the recent poster campaign might be an attempt to influence the outcome. They also urged the high court judges to take a firm stance against the hate campaign, warning that failure to apprehend those responsible could lead to continued protests.
