December 06, Colombo (LNW): Renuka Perera, the Administrative Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), was granted bail today by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court under conditions of a bond valued at 1 million rupees.
Perera was arrested earlier in the day by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Kotikawatta. The arrest was made in connection with allegations of spreading false information related to the Maaveerar Day celebrations.
The court proceedings and subsequent bail underscore the ongoing scrutiny of individuals accused of disseminating misinformation, especially concerning sensitive national events. Further investigations are underway.