Shehan Malaka granted bail

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Civil Activist Shehan Malaka who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday has been granted bail upon being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate Court today (15).

Reports claimed that Malaka was arrested under the instructions of the Attorney General on the grounds of making controversial comments about the Easter Sunday Massacre.

Malaka’s arrest was severely criticised by the Catholic Church.

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