Two activists who recorded Galle Face Independence day site arrested & granted bail

February 1, 2023 at 10:15 AM

Two individuals who were arrested for allegedly illegally recording footage of the construction work underway for the 75th Independence Day Celebrations at the Galle Face Green in Colombo have been granted bail.

The Police stated that a man and a woman, identified as activists of the ‘Aragalaya’ people’s movement, were arrested and later released on Police bail.

The two activists who had allegedly recorded footage illegally at the site around 08.00 pm on Monday (30) were arrested by security officials deployed at the location.

The Police stated that the arrested individuals were residents of Colombo and Galle.

The two had been released on Police bail after recording statements with the Fort Police. (NewsWire)