Quashing of the Convictions In the Padmini Kularatne Murder in 1967
Quashing of the Convictions In the Padmini Kularatne Murder in 1967 Background In the 1950s, Dr. D. G. De S. Kularatne was a well-known & popular Medical Practitioner in the Fort of Galle . He lived in a palatial mansion, known as "Samudra Siri", at the far end of the Fort. He was often a spectator at cricket and football matches in which Mahinda College was a participant. He appeared to be a very rich man and it was known that he was from a very distinguished family - he was a nephew of the great educationist P. De S Kularatne He was an active member of the Galle YMBA. He enjoyed a good reputation. "Samudra Siri" Padmini Kularatne In April 1967, a few days before the New Year, the news spread that Padmini, the wife of Dr. D. G. De S Kularatne had died of poisoning, and that even at that early stage, Dr. Kularatne was a suspect. Police investigations were ongoing. Sordid details of the happenings in the Kularatne household...