Kotakethana murder case suspects file bail application

The husband and wife who remain in remand custody over the murder of a 52-year-old woman and her 17-year-old daughter in Kotakethana, filed a bail plea in the High Court today.

Counsels appearing for L. H. Darshana alias Raju and his wife R.C. Udayakumari alias Ashoka, filed the bail applications citing concerns over the safety of their children.

High Court Judge Kusala Sarojani Weeraardena said an order would be given on July 6 with regard to granting bail for the accused.  (Farook Thajudeen)