Leader of the Mahason Balakaya movement, Amith Weerasinghe has been further remanded until June 04 over charges of inciting communal tensions in the country.
The remand order was issued during a hearing before the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (May 29).
During today's hearing, the Colombo (South) Crimes Investigative Division submitted a report containing evidence against the suspect, to Colombo Additional Magistrate Shalani Perera.
Court also heard that the Police were conducting further investigations on the suspect under the Public Security Ordinance, Emergency Regulations, and the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
The attorney representing the accused had rquested court to release the defendant on bail. Accordingly, the Magistrate declared that a decision regarding the request would be announced on June 04.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Secretary of the Justice Ministry has been instructed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe not to gazette the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution dealing with the Presidential term, until the Presidential elections are held.
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