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The magistrate orders an analytical report on the laptop computers used by Dinesh
May 05, 2023

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered the Government Analyst to submit to the Court an analytical report pertaining to the laptop computers used by late businessman Dinesh Shafter and his family members in order to facilitate the ongoing investigations into Shafter's death.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis made this order pursuant to a request made by CID through a motion.
A further magisterial inquiry is fixed for May 8.
The panel, which comprises Prof. Asela Mendis, Prof. D.C.R. Perera, Prof. D.N.P. Fernando, Dr. Siva Subramaniam, and Dr. Rohan Ruwanpura, is currently examining and holding an inquiry to decide the actual cause of death for Dinesh Shafter.
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