Pushpika de Silva crown removal case: Verdict scheduled for October 17 (opens original article in a new tab)

The Colombo Chief Magistrate has set October 17 as the date for delivering the verdict in the case involving the alleged forcible removal of Pushpika de Silva's crown during the 2021 Mrs. World Sri Lanka pageant, with suspects being Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra.

• Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama scheduled a verdict for October 17 in the case of Pushpika de Silva's crown removal
• The suspects are former Mrs. World titleholder Caroline Jurie and fashion designer Chula Padmendra
• The incident allegedly occurred during the 2021 Mrs. World Sri Lanka pageant finale at Nelum Pokuna Theatre