Wasantha Mudalige granted bail for three separate cases
Inter University Students’ Federation leader Wasantha Mudalige gestures as he leaves on bail the Colombo fort magistrates court, in Colombo on February 1, 2023. (Photo by STR / AFP via Getty Images)
Wasantha Mudalige has been granted bail for three separate cases by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today (February 01).
Wasantha Mudalige is the convener of Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF).
Attorney Nuwan Bopage speaking to media said that based on the fact that he was remanded for a prolonged period, and that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) charges were dropped in court on Tuesday (January 31), the Fort Magistrate granted bail for all three cases.
The Attorney said that Wasantha Mudalige will be brought to court later in the day, to secure his release on bail.
UPDATE – 03:52 PM: Wasantha Mudalige was released a few moments ago due to being granted bail.
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