Jaffna University Clash: Student leader released on bail

20 July 2016 05:27 pm

Jaffna University Students' Federation President T. Sasidaran was today released on bail by the Jaffna Magistrate after he surrendered to Court in connection with the recent clash among two student factions at the Jaffna University.

He surrendered to Court through his Attorney, TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran after the Police launched an investigation based on the statement provided by a student who was seriously injured in the clash.
Jaffna Magistrate Sinnathurai Sathiswaran granted bail with two sureties of Rs.200,000 each.

Several students were injured and property damaged during a clash between two student groups on July 16. (Romesh Madushanka)