Pillayan and three others indicted in 2006 Eastern University VC murder case

The Attorney General of Sri Lanka has filed indictments before the Polonnaruwa High Court against former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as “Pillayan,” and three other individuals. The indictments are in connection with the alleged abduction and murder of former Eastern University Vice Chancellor Professor Subramaniam Raveendranathan in 2006.

The three other accused named in the indictment are Kathirgathambi Jeyakishan, alias “Jeyanthan,” and Nimal Devsukan, alias “Nimal.” The specific roles of these individuals in the alleged crime were not detailed in the reports.

Separately, Pillayan has been further remanded until September 1 in connection with a series of murder cases in the Eastern Province. These cases include the 2008 Batticaloa murders.

The reports indicate that the indictments for the 2006 murder of the Eastern University VC and the further remand for other Eastern Province murder cases are distinct but related legal proceedings involving Pillayan.