Pathum Kerner released on bail

4 August 2022 04:07 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 5 Bookmark

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Social media activist Pathum Kerner held in remand custody in connection with the recent violent incidents during a protest at Polduwa Junction was ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala ordered to release the suspect on two sureties of Rs.500,000.

The Court further issued an order preventing the suspect from leaving the country. Pathum Kerner was produced before an identification parade and he was identified by one of witnesses.

The Additional Magistrate observed that there are no sufficient materials to charge the suspect under Public Property Act. Pathum Kerner was arrested for committing offences come under Public Property Act during a violent protest held near Polduwa junction on July 13.

Rienzie Arseculeratne PC with counsel Chamindri Arseculeratne, Udara Muhandiramge and Thilina Punchihewa appeared for the suspect. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Kosappu Thursday, 04 August 2022 04:48 PM

Well Done

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Andy Thursday, 04 August 2022 05:46 PM

Now a hero !!??

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D.P.P Prasad Thursday, 04 August 2022 06:54 PM

It is a good move which is taken by the government to release the social media activist Pathum as he was agitating in peaceful manner he was violating the rule and regulations

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Rumesh Friday, 05 August 2022 04:46 AM

This young man will be good leader . We must try and send him to Sri Lankan Parliament.

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Bandu Friday, 05 August 2022 05:42 PM

Easy to identify if coached, as he was well known. And now we have a President who got 20,000 votes of the 15 million voters.

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