The owner of a popular Kottu restaurant chain in Sri Lanka, who was arrested earlier today (30), has been released on bail following his production before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.

He was taken into custody by Maharagama Police in connection with CCTV footage that circulated widely on social media, showing him inhumanly assaulting an employee at one of his outlets.

According to the Police, the suspect was handed over to Maharagama Police this morning and later produced before court.

It is reported that the court released the suspect on two personal bails of Rs. 500,000 each.

The arrest and subsequent bail follow extensive investigations launched after the footage drew strong public criticism and prompted a special inquiry by Maharagama Police. (Newswire)

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An individual alleged to have acted as the mediator linking the two individuals who stood as sureties on a paid basis for the late former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been arrested. 

According to the Police Media Division, the individual has been arrested by the Keselwatte Police. 

On May 07, two individuals were remanded over an alleged attempt to falsely stand as bail sureties for Kapila Chandrasena, who was in remand custody in connection with the Airbus aircraft deal related to SriLankan Airlines. 

According to court submissions, the two suspects had appeared as bailers after allegedly receiving Rs. 15,000 each. Police investigations later found that the suspects had no permanent employment or stable income source.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was also informed that the suspects did not personally know Kapila Chandrasena. Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva ordered the suspects remanded until May 13 and directed authorities to investigate how Grama Niladhari certificates had been obtained for the bail application.

The arrests were made by the Keselwatta Police following a complaint by court officials over suspicious circumstances surrounding the bail process.

Thereafter, Kapila Chandrasena was ordered to be arrested and produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after the Bribery Commission sought the cancellation of his bail. 

However, on May 08, former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead, reportedly in a suspicious manner at a residence in Colpetty. 

Investigations into the suspicious death of Kapila Chandrasena have been handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division. (Newswire)

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (16) released on bail former Minister C.B. Ratnayake in connection with a corruption charge filed under the Money Laundering Act.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had arrested Ratnayake over allegations of illicit earnings exceeding Rs. 57.3 million. 

The investigation was conducted by the Bribery Commission’s Assets Investigation Division under Section 23(a)(1) of the Bribery Act.

C.B. Ratnayake was released on two sureties of Rs. 2 million each and imposed a travel ban preventing him from leaving the country.

Ratnayake, who previously served as Minister of Sports, Transport, and Livestock, had been in remand custody until today’s order. (Newswire)

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A Sri Lankan passenger who was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a flight attendant on an Emirates Airline flight bound for Katunayake Airport was released on bail this week (02 June).

According to reports, the suspect was taken into custody upon arrival at Katunayake Airport on 29th May 2025, after being accused of sexually harassing a 39-year-old South African flight attendant during the flight from Dubai.

Police identified the suspect as a 49-year-old ship captain residing in the Jaffna area. It was further revealed that he was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident.

The flight attendant had promptly informed the pilot of the incident, leading to the suspect’s arrest by the police with the assistance of airport security upon landing.

Following his arrest, the suspect was examined by the Negombo Judicial Medical Officer, who confirmed that he was under the influence of alcohol.

He was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on 29th May 2025 and was remanded until 2nd June 2025.

Attorneys-at-Law Atham Lebbe Aazath and Wazeem Amhar appeared on behalf of the suspect. (Newswire)

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The Homagama Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to eight suspects who were arrested and remanded over the murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera alias ‘Club Wasantha’ in Athurugiriya in July this year. 

The suspects were yesterday released under strict conditions, and each on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000 and two surety bails. 

The Homagama Magistrate also imposed an overseas travel ban on the suspects, ordering them to hand over their passports to the court.

The suspects were further ordered to report to the Athurugiriya Police Station every Sunday. 

Club Wasantha was shot dead by unknown gunmen while attending the opening of a tattoo parlour in Athurugiriya in July.

Following the shooting, the Police arrested 18 individuals, including a woman and a former Western Provincial Councillor.

Police investigations had also found that the death of Club Wasantha was a meticulously planned contract killing orchestrated from abroad. (Newswire)

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The Colombo High Court today granted bail to the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, as ordered by the Court of Appeal.  

Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendige issued the order to grant bail to Ven. Gnanasara Thera, who was earlier sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment.

Earlier this year, the Colombo High Court sentenced the Buddhist monk for statements made in 2016 that were deemed harmful to national and religious harmony. In addition to the prison sentence, a fine of Rs. 100,000 was imposed.

The case centred around remarks made by Ven. Gnanasara Thera concerning the Kuragala Buddhist Temple, during a press briefing in Colombo in 2016.

Following his sentencing, a bail application filed at the Colombo High Court was dismissed by Judge Aditya Patabendige, after which a revision petition was filed at the Court of Appeal. 

Considering the revision petition, the Court of Appeal last week ordered Ven. Gnanasara Thera to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and two sureties of Rs. 500,000. 

The Court of Appeal had also imposed an overseas travel ban on the Buddhist monk and had further instructed the Colombo High Court to inform the Department of Immigration and Emigration in this regard.

Accordingly, BBS General Secretary, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera was granted bail by the Colombo High Court today as per the instructions of the Court of Appeal. (Newswire)

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The two drivers of the racing cars involved in the fatal accident at the recent ‘Fox Hill Super Cross 2024’ motorsports event have been granted bail. 

The two drivers, who were remanded while undergoing treatment in hospital, were granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate today. 

Seven individuals were killed and 23 others were injured after a car hurtled into spectators during the races held in Diyathalawa on Sunday. 

Several motorsport drivers also condemned the arrests of the car drivers over the incident, pointing out that preparations for the racetrack and crowd control are the responsibilities of the organizers. 

A seven-member investigation panel, led by a Major General, has been appointed to probe the tragic accident.

According to the Sri Lankan Army Spokesman, the investigation aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding the accident. (Newswire)

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The Colombo High Court has rejected the bail application filed by the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who is currently imprisoned. 

The decision was announced by Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendige when the request for bail was taken up for hearing today. 

Last week, Ven. Gnanasara Thera was sentenced to 04 years of rigorous imprisonment over a statement made in 2016 after he was found guilty of the two indictments that had been filed by the Attorney General. 

A case was filed against Ven. Gnanasara Thera for having caused harm to national and religious harmony via his statement on the Kuragala Buddhist Temple made during a press briefing in Colombo in 2016.

In February this year, Ven. Gnanasara Thera apologised to the Muslim community for having caused distress over controversial remarks he had made linked to the Kuragala Temple. 

During a recent court proceeding, Ven. Gnanasara Thera extended his apologies to the Muslim community over his statement made eight years ago. (NewsWire)

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Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughter, Chamithri Rambukwella has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) claiming that her father’s human rights have been violated.

MP Keheliya Rambukwella is currently in remand custody in connection to the case related to the importation of substandard Immunoglobulin vaccines and has been denied bail on multiple occasions. 

Filing a complaint with the HRCSL today (Mar 27), Chamithri Rambukwella claims that her father’s human rights have been violated.

She has further called on the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to immediately conduct an investigation into the matter.

Earlier this week, Chamithri Rambukwella had also filed a bail application at the Colombo High Court for her father’s release. 

Filing a revision petition at the Colombo High Court, she requested that her father be released on bail conditions the court deems fit.

However, the Attorney General raised preliminary objections against the bail application for Keheliya Rambukwella. 

Deputy Solicitor General Lakmini Girihagama representing the Attorney General informed the court that the petitioner has failed to disclose all material facts to the court including the Magistrate’s court proceedings dated February 29, 2024.

High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka has fixed the hearing regarding the Attorney General’s preliminary objections to April 03, 2024. (NewsWire)

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The driver of the late former State Minister Sanath Nishantha, who was killed in a motor accident in January, has been granted bail.

The Welisara Magistrate’s Court released the driver on a surety of Rs. 500,000 today. 

Former State Minister Sanath Nishantha and his security officer were killed in an accident on the Colombo – Katunayake Expressway on January 25, 2024. 

The driver of the vehicle, who survived the accident, was later arrested and remanded. (NewsWire)

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An individual, who was remanded on charges of absconding court on several occasions, has been granted bail for his honeymoon, it was reported. 

According to Mawbima, the 24-year-old suspect from Wadduwa had appeared before the court by submitting a motion on January 24, 2024.

Panadura Additional Magistrate Lahiru N. Silva had thereafter, ordered the suspect to be remanded until January 30, 2024.

The suspect’s friend via a lawyer had informed the court that the suspect had reported to court on his request but had been remanded amid his honeymoon. 

Providing evidence that the suspect had been recently married and had reported to the court during his honeymoon, the suspect’s lawyer said the wife was still at the hotel and this incident could affect their married life.

Taking into consideration the appeal, the Panadura Additional Magistrate released the suspect on a surety of Rs. 10,000. (NewsWire)

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