Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Five individuals, including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who were remanded on charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered the release of four of the accused, including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, under two surety bails of Rs. 200,000 each, while the other suspect was released under a surety bail of Rs. 100,000.

In addition to bail conditions, the court imposed an overseas travel ban specifically on Ven. Sumangala Thero.

Furthermore, the Colombo Magistrate advised all suspects to refrain from exerting any influence on the witnesses involved in the case.

The charges against these individuals stem from allegations of obstructing government...