Senaka de Silva granted bail

1 April 2011 06:35 am

Senaka de Silva, the former election secretary of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka was today released on a cash bail of Rs.200, 000 and two surety bails of Rs. Rs.200, 000 each by the High Court today.

The High Court granetd bail to Senaka de Silva after the Court of Appeal grated bail with conditions on the 28th of March.

Captain de Silva had campaigned in support of defeated common opposition candidate and former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka for the presidency. A case is pending in the High Court.

Captain de Silva and retired General Fonseka were arrested on February 8 last year during a meeting in a house at Rajakeeya Mawatha. (TFT)