Former Minister and National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa has been sentenced for two years for a forged passport case.

She has also been fined Rs. 100,000 as she was found guilty.

Shashi Weerawansa was charged for forging a passport with a different date of birth.

The verdict comes at a critical time as Weerawansa has begun playing a significant role in the opposition.