The revision application filed by the Bribery Commission, challenging the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s order to grant Avant-Garde Maritime Services Chairman bail has been fixed for November 4 by the Colombo High Court.
Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi and former Chairman Maj. Gen. Palitha Fernando were arrested for allegedly offering and accepting a bribe of Rs.355 million following the Avant-Garde floating armory transaction.
They were released on bail after being produced before Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya.Meanwhile, the Bribery Commission was directed to file counter objections on November 4.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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