Duminda Dissanayake released on bail over gold-plated firearm case

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July 14, Colombo (LNW): Former Cabinet Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who was recently taken into custody following the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle at a residential complex in Havelock Town, Colombo, has been released on bail under stringent conditions.

The arrest, which drew significant media attention due to the high-profile nature of the individual involved and the unusual nature of the weapon, came after law enforcement authorities uncovered the firearm during a raid at an upscale apartment.

Following his arrest, Dissanayake was remanded pending further inquiries. Following bail, he was subject to a set of strict conditions aimed at ensuring his cooperation with the ongoing investigation.

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