Court Delays Trial in Gold-Plated Firearm Case Involving Former Minister

The Colombo High Court has postponed the trial of former Minister Duminda Dissanayake and Kazakh national Aigul Sheragasina, who are charged with possessing a gold-plated firearm. The trial has been rescheduled for November 4 due to the defense counsel's indisposition. The defendants are accused of illegal firearm possession and aiding in its possession at a housing complex in Wellawatte.

Key facts

• The trial against former Minister Duminda Dissanayake and Aigul Sheragasina has been postponed to November 4.
• The defendants are charged with possessing an unlicensed gold-plated firearm.
• The case was postponed due to the unavailability of the defense counsel.
• The firearm was recovered at the Havelock City housing complex in Wellawatte on May 20, 2025.

Sources

• Ada Derana