Attorney General to appeal ruling dropping PTA charges against Harak KataPosted by Onlanka News Desk on August 3, 2026 - 12:32 pmThe Attorney General will appeal the Colombo High Court ruling that terrorism charges cannot be maintained against “Harak Kata” and four others accused of plotting to escape from CID custody. The Attorney General informed the Colombo High Court of the decision today (August 3), when the case was taken up before High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala. The State Counsel appearing for the Attorney General said an appeal would be filed against the recent ruling concerning charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Meanwhile, the judge ordered that “Harak Kata,” who is currently detained at the old Tangalle Prison, be transferred to a suitable prison. The transfer order was issued after the PTA charges filed against the suspects were removed.