Released Galwewa Sirithamma Thero on bail but on condition against democracy !

Venerable Galwewa Siridhamma Thero, the converner of the Inter-University Bhikku Federation was released on bail on Wednesday (23).

The Venerable Thero was detained for 89-days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and was thereafter remanded along with the Convener of the Inter-University Student's Federation Wasantha Mudalige.

Venerable Galwewa Siridhamma Thero was released on two personal bails of Rs. 500,000/- each.

Bail was granted by Colombo Additional Magistrate T. N. L. Mahwatte and the Thero was produced to the Magistrate at her chambers with his face covered.

Senior Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris appearing for the Attorney General informed court that the Attorney General had decided to agree to releasing the suspect on court.

He therefore, requested the court to release Venerable Galwewa Siridhamma Thero on bail.

The Venerable Thero was ordered to appear at the CID once a month.

In addition, he was prevented from travelling overseas and was barred from making any comment on the legal matter to the media.

He was warned that if he conducts himself violently again, his bail will be cancelled and he would be returned to remand custody.