Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Pastor Jerome Fernando who was remanded over making controversial statement during a Sunday sermon was ordered to be enlarged on strict bail condition by Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage yesterday.

President's Counsel Anuja Premaratne appearing for Pastor Fernando apologized for the controversial statement made by his client and argued that he cannot be charged under ICCRP Act. A team of lawyers led by Anuja Premaratne,PC made extensive submissions and prayed for his release under any bail condition The Magistrate ordered the release of the suspect, strictly warning him not to make any statement that would disturb religious harmony in the future and ordered him to be released on bail with two sureties of Rs.1 million e...