UDA is accused of carrying out the demolition despite the court order

The judiciary made the order after the Attorney General (AG) informed that the demolition in Kommannaveediya will not be carried out until 24 July.

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) demolished part of the area on Friday despite strong protests by the residents.

Considering a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered the demolition to be halted until further notice.

Abduction attempt

Counsell appearing for the homeowners in Gleni Street informed the court that the demolition continued on Friday despite the court order.

The representative of the AG denied the accusation.

Sri Lanka Bar Association (SLBA), meanwhile, informed the court that there has been an attempt to abduct the lawyer who handed over the court order to the police.

SLBA president, W Dayaratne, said a group cam in a white van have tried to abduct Counsellor Methsiri Paranavithana.

The lawyer representing the interests of the Gleni Street resident, Shiraz Nurdeen, told BBC Sandeshaya that he expects the court to be sympathetic towards the plight of his clients.

The demolition was a part of government drives to tighten security in the capital for the forthcoming SAARC summit.

The hearing was postponed until 24 July.