Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has rejected the application filed by former Governor Azath Sally seeking his release.

The application was taken up before Chief Magistrate Buddhika Sri Ragala earlier today (Sep. 14).

Salley's attorney, President's Counsel Maithri Gunaratna told the court that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), under the directives of the Attorney General, had arrested his client on suspicion of alleged involvement with extremists.

However, the CID has already informed the court that no evidence was found to prove Salley has had links with the suspects of the Mawanella Buddha statue vandalism case, the defence counsel pointed out, seeking the release of his client.

Appearing on behalf ...