Five individuals including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero who was remanded over the charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail.
Accordingly, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the four accused including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero be released under two surety bail of Rs. 200,000 each and the other suspect under a surety bail of Rs. 100,000.
Furthermore, the court also imposed an overseas travel ban on Ven. Sumangala Thero.
Additionally, the Colombo Magistrate has advised the suspects to refrain from exerting influence on the witnesses of the case.
The 05 individuals in question were charged for allegedly hindering the government officials who were attempting to remove some shanties on Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita, in compliance with a court order.