Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital for urgent medical care

The Hindu17 October 2026, 12:43 UTCSri Lanka

Mr. Rajapaksa's hospitalisation comes amid legal proceedings involving his family, with his wife Shiranthi and elder son Namal facing separate investigations over alleged financial irregularities

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