Colombo, April 8 -- Former Uva Provincial Councilor Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was released on bail today by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali on five sureties of Rs.Million 2 each with a cash bail of Rs. 50,000.

The Bribery Commission told the court that the preliminary investigations related to the incident have been concluded, and requested the court to issue an appropriate order regarding the suspect.

President's Counsel Kalinga Indatissa, appearing on behalf of the suspect, told the court that the suspect is currently in remand custody in connection with another case in Badulla Magistrate. He further informed that since the preliminary investigations in this matter have been completed, the suspect has no opportunity to infl...