The Colombo Chief Magistrate has ordered that Western Provincial Councilor Nauzer Fowzie be released on bail.

Nauzer Fowzie is the son of Minister A.H.M Fowzie.

The Provincial Councilor was released on bail of 10 000 rupees, and two sureties worth 1 Million rupees each.

Nauzer Fowzie was arrested on Monday (May 11th) based on an order issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya, in relation to charges filed against him by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Presenting facts to court, the CCD stated that Fowzie had threatened a businessman with the use of a firearm three years ago.

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