| Prageeth Ranjan Eknaligoda | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Political Writer, Cartoonist Journalist |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Notable work(s) | Cave Arts of 21st Century |
Prageeth Eknaligoda is a cartoonist, political analyst and journalist. He was reported missing on January 24, 2010 - two days before the presidential polls in Sri Lanka.[1] [2]. He actively participated in the presidential campaign of common opposition candidate Sarath Fonseka while working as a freelance journalist for a pro-opposition website(Lankanews.com) and as a political columnist for Colamba newspaper. [3][4] Members of his family believe he has been abducted by pro-government supporters, a charge that was denied by the government of Sri Lanka.[2] Amnesty International has released information regarding circumstances of his disappearance, and circumstances of an alleged abduction of him, in 2009.[5] Reporters without borders has issued a statement concerning him.[1] The investigation is being led by the Colombo Crimes Division.[6]