Court Re-Issues Arrest Warrant for Basil Rajapaksa Over Matara Land Purchase Case

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Matara Chief Magistrate Chathura Dissanayake today re-issued an arrest warrant for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to appear before court for the second time. The warrant relates to a case involving the alleged purchase of a 1.5-acre coconut estate in Brown’s Hill, Matara. Rajapaksa’s absence marks the second time he has skipped a court hearing on this matter, prompting the magistrate to take further legal action. The development adds to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding the former minister, who has been a central figure in Sri Lankan politics. The court has not yet set a new date for his appearance.

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