Court recalls arrest warrant against Pathum Kerner

The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today recalled the arrest warrant issued against Social media activist Dr. Pathum Kerner, after he surrendered to court.
 
On August 23, Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala had issued warrants for the arrest of Pathum Kerner for not being present in Court in connection with a case filed against him by Colombo Crimes Division.  

 Pathum Kerner surrendered to court alone with President’s Counsel Rienzie Arseculeratne and Counsel Udara Muhandiramge through a motion application.
Defence counsel submitted to court that their counsel was unable to attend court on Tuesday (23) due to misunderstanding regarding the next date of hearing. Kerner apologised to court and gave an undertaking to appear in court on a regular basis. Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala advised the suspect not to evade court and further magisterial inquiry fixed for November 29.
 
Pathum Kerner was arrested for committing offences under Public Property Act during a violent protest held near Polduwa junction on July 13. He is currently out on bail.(Lakmal Sooriyagoda)