Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Granted Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested and remanded for failing to take action to prevent the attack on peaceful protesters at Galle Face on May 9, 2022.

The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura when the case was heard today.

The Magistrate ordered the release of Deshabandu Tennakoon on two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each.

He was also issued an overseas travel ban.

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was remanded until August 27 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters at Galle Face Green on May 9, 2022.