Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A van driver who was arrested last month following a dramatic police chase in Ratmalana was granted bail today by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court, after spending nearly a month in remand custody.

The suspect, Ruchira Bandara, a resident of Medirigiriya, was arrested on October 25 near the Golumadama Junction after allegedly failing to stop at a police checkpoint, prompting officers to pursue the vehicle and open fire. He was subsequently produced before court on multiple allegations, including attempted murder, possession of a knife, possession of Madana Modaka and several traffic-related offences.

On Monday (24), Defence Counsel Jayaba Kalupahana moved for bail, arguing that police had failed to submit any ma...