Senthil surrenders to Court; granted bail

12 January 2015 06:48 am

Uva Provincial Council Minister Senthil Thondaman, who had a warrant issued for his arrest on charges of having assaulted a postal employee while delivering poll cards, had surrendered to the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court today morning.


He was later released on a cash bail of Rs.25,000 with two sureties of Rs.200,000 each. He was also ordered to pay Rs.100,000 as compensation to the postal employee.  


Mr. Senthil was also charged with assaulting a government servant, causing injuries and intimidating him. (Palitha Ariyawansha)