Hicorp case put off for Nov 29

Sarath MALALASEKERA

The Hicorp case against Sarath Fonseka and his son-in-law Danuna Tillakaratne was put off for November 29, by Colombo High Court judge Sunil Rajapaksa yesterday.

Court Mudliyar Mohamed Nafly producing several court records gave evidence when examined by senior defence counsel in connection with the court martial order.

Earlier, Hicorp (Pvt) Limited director Wellington Dehoedt, who pleaded guilty to charges preferred against him in an arms deal case, was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment by Colombo High Court judge Sunil Rajapaksa.

Dehoedt is the first accused in the case. The second accused is Danuna Tillekeratne, son-in-law of Sarath Fonseka. The third accused is Sarath Fonseka.

The Hicorp director earlier pleaded guilty to 12 charges preferred against him out of 21 charges.

The CID investigating the case, earlier made Fonseka the third suspect in the case. Senior State Counsel Damith Totatawatte appeared with the CID for the prosecution.

Senior Defence Counsel Saliya Peiris with Nilanthi Peiris appeared for the defence. The case will be called again on November 29, 2011.