In Detail... - 5. Back to Sri Lanka
Viraj is deported to Sri Lanka despite his supporters’ best efforts to stop the plane.
One friend, Charlie Baker, is determined to show the world the dangers by risking his own life.
Karen makes a life changing decision when she joins Viraj in Sri Lanka and they get married.
Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.
Producer: Jen Dale.
Sound design: Kasel Kundola.
Executive producer: Ciaran Tracey.
Additional sound recording by Seb Rabas, Graham Kirk and Jan Seebeck. Original material recorded and licensed by Big City Nights.
Executive editor: Andrew Bowman.
Commissioning editor: Alistair Miskin.
Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.
This episode deals with issues of torture and murder which some may find distressing. For information and support on issues covered in this episode, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Published on Tuesday, 28th October 2025.
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