Former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara have been indicted by the Colombo High Court on charges of criminal negligence and murder for failing to take action to prevent the terrorist attack on Easter Sunday.

When the cases were taken up before a three-judge bench comprising Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendi and Mohamed Irshadeen today, the Attorney General handed over the indictments filed against the accused.

Deputy Solicitor General Dileep Peiris, appearing for the plaintiff, stated that 864 charges had been filed against each of the accused.

However, the Deputy Solicitor General has stated that the charges have been amended and 855 charges have been filed against each of the accused and 1,215 persons have been named as witnesses in the complaint.

The Deputy Solicitor General said that the Attorney General had informed the Chief Justice in writing about the amendment and that the Chief Justice had approved to amend the charge sheets and continue.

Accordingly, Deputy Solicitor General Dileep Peiris requested the court to set a date for the hearing.

Defendants' attorneys asked the court to give them a date to study the indictment and explain the defendant's position.

Accordingly, the trial will begin on November 22 and will continue until November 29.