Court refuses to free former Governor Azath Sally

14 Sep, 2021

The Colombo Chief Magistrate?s Court today refused to release former Governor Azath Sally.

Sally had filed an application seeking his release.

He had been detained for questioning since March after being arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

He was detained to be questioned under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

A pistol manufactured overseas was also found in his vehicle with ammunition.

The Police had said at the time that several?complaints had been made?with regards to statements made by Azath Salley.

The complaints had been received by the CID and the Police Headquarters. (Colombo Gazette)

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