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Johnston Fernando granted bail
09 Jun, 2022
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Johnston Fernando, who surrendered before Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage this evening, was granted bail.
A warrant had been issued for the arrest of Johnston Fernando over the 9th May incidents.
The warrant was issued by the Fort Magistrates Court.
Johnston Fernando had been named as a suspect in the case filed over the incidents of violence which occurred on 9th May at Galle Face and near Temple Trees.
The Criminal Investigations Department had also recently recorded a statement from Fernando over the Galle Face incident.
Peaceful protesters were attacked at Galle Face and near Temple Trees on the 9th of May.
The attack had taken place following a meeting at Temple Trees attended by Fernando and a number of other Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs.?(Colombo Gazette)
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