Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne granted bail

October 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was under remand custody in relation to a disappearance case, has been released on bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court. 

Ulugetenne was arrested in July in connection with the disappearance of a youth from Pothuhera, reportedly during his tenure as Director of Naval Intelligence. 

Meanwhile, former Navy Intelligence Director Rear Admiral (Retd.) Sarath Mohotti was also arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department on Sept. 18, on charges related to the disappearance. (Newswire)