The Principal of the Sir John Kothalawala College in Kurunegala has been released on bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court.

The principal who was blamed for shaming a girl over a Facebook photo, leading to her suicide, was arrested on Tuesday.

After the release the principal had spoken to the students and teachers of the school at a gathering.

Meanwhile, students and teachers of the school had launched a protest in the school premises on Wednesday morning calling for the release of the principal.

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