Hemasiri Fernando granted bail

Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando, who was in remand custody over the Easter Sunday attacks, was granted bail by the Colombo High Court today.

He was released on a cash bail of Rs.250, 000 and two sureties of Rs.2.5 million each.

Mr Fernando and Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara, who is on compulsory leave, were remanded for failing to prevent the terror attacks on Easter Sunday.