Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was released on bail recently following his arrest over the alleged misuse of public property, has been seen for the first time attending an event after he was discharged from hospital.

Former President Wickremesinghe, attended an event held in Colombo, where he was seen having a cordial conversation with SLPP Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa.

Wickremesinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, was discharged from the hospital on August 29.

The 76-year-old was rushed to the intensive care unit of the National Hospital in Colombo on August 23, just hours after being remanded in custody.

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