Colombo (News 1st) – Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne was released on two surety bails of Rs. 01 Million each by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake warned Admiral Wijegunaratne if it is revealed that he exerts his influence on the investigations or on the witnesses, bail will be revoked and he would be placed in remand custody until the trial is concluded.

CDS Wijegunaratne was arrested by the CID and remanded for providing assistance to a naval officer involved in the abduction and forced disappearance of 11 youth, to evade court.

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