UPDATE: Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Heart Blockage: Ranil’s Counsel Lists Life-Threatening Conditions

COLOMBO (News 1st); President's Counsel Anuja Premaratna, appearing for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, made detailed submissions in court today (26) outlining the critical health condition of his client, urging that bail be granted on humanitarian and medical grounds.

Premaratna revealed that Wickremesinghe is suffering from a life-threatening cardiac condition, with three out of four major coronary arteries blocked, including one that is 100% obstructed.

Due to the proximity of the blockage to the heart, surgical intervention is not possible, and doctors have recommended treatment under close medical supervision.

In addition to the cardiac complications, Wickremesinghe is also battling kidney disease, advanced diabetes, and a serious condition in the upper pancreas.

His sodium levels are critically low, and he is diagnosed with high blood pressure.

Furthermore, his lungs are compromised, resulting in a weakened immune system and reduced immunity.

Premaratna emphasized that Wickremesinghe’s condition is not just abnormal—it is beyond abnormal, as he is afflicted with multiple serious illnesses simultaneously, posing a grave threat to his life.

Given the extraordinary medical circumstances, the defense requested that the court consider these facts as exceptional grounds and grant bail accordingly.