1966 alleged Ceylonese coup attempt

The 1966 alleged Ceylonese coup d'état attempt (also known as the Bathroom coup or the Lavatory coup ) was an alleged military coup planned in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The commander of the army and several military personnel were arrested. They were later acquitted of a plot to overthrow the legally elected government.

1966 alleged Ceylonese coup d'état attempt
LocationCeylon
Also known asBathroom coup
Typecoup
Participants
  • Major General Richard Udugama, MBE - Commander of the Ceylon Army
  • Captain Sirisena
  • Sergeant Mayadunna
  • Sergeant Bandara
  • Corporal Hondamuni
  • Corporal Amaratunga
Inquestfollowing suicide
ArrestsThe commander of the army and several military personnel
Suspects31
Accused
  • Major General Richard Udugama, MBE - Commander of the Ceylon Army
  • Captain Sirisena
  • Sergeant Mayadunna
  • Sergeant Bandara
  • Corporal Hondamuni
  • Corporal Amaratunga
TrialSupreme Court of Ceylon
Verdictculpable homicide
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