Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was released on bail today (29) after appearing before the Hambantota Magistrate's Court.

The court had issued an arrest warrant against him on Monday (28) for failing to appear in connection with an ongoing case.

Rajapaksa had travelled overseas on a private visit and returned to Sri Lanka this morning. Following his return, he presented himself in court and was subsequently granted bail.

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