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Army Intelligence Officer Premananda Udalagama, who was remanded in connection with the assassination of Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, was granted bail by Mount Lavinia Magistrate Mohammed Sahabdeen today.


The sergeant major was released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 with three sureties of Rs. 500,000 each.

However, he was re-remanded due to absence of sureties.

He was barred from visiting any army camp or involve in any army intelligence service activities.  
The Magistrate also imposed a travel ban on the suspect. The next hearing was fixed for November 24. (Dayaratne Pathirana)

 

 

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  • BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 27 October 2016 04:40 PM

    Someone at the very top got cold feet that he will squeak his name, so they "arranged" bail before the cuckoo starts singing and the shit starts hitting the fan and ceiling.

    Ranjan Fernando Thursday, 27 October 2016 05:13 PM

    President Sirisena has started the rot. This will finally engulf him. If he is so foolish not to realise he is doomed to his destiny.

    Don Thursday, 27 October 2016 05:27 PM

    Udurawana jokes.

    veto Thursday, 27 October 2016 05:32 PM

    better to release all the suspects no one is guilty via DM Android App

    Bala Thursday, 27 October 2016 06:18 PM

    No the judges got frightened after My3s speech aganst slow judicial process and intelligence officers remanded for long periods without actual trial.

    C.K.Lankaputhra Thursday, 27 October 2016 07:33 PM

    Where are those patriots who were lamenting for thrm in the facebook? Not a single to bail him.

    Aiyo Thursday, 27 October 2016 11:54 PM

    Do not interfere with judicial decisions. Puttalam MPs son was released on 15,000 after killing a man when driving.

    Wise Donkey Friday, 28 October 2016 12:08 AM

    Next step is to seek permission to go abroad for treatment - illness not known!

    Udaya Friday, 28 October 2016 08:11 AM

    He could not find three sureties. That means they think he will abscond.


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