Former State Minister Nimal Lanza, who had been in remand custody in connection with an incident under the Firearms Ordinance, was released on bail today (08).
Lanza had surrendered to the Kochchikade Police on August 29 following a complaint regarding the above charges. He was subsequently arrested and presented before Negombo Chief Magistrate Rakitha Abeysinghe, who ordered him to be remanded until September 12, together with former Municipal Councilor Bandula Naotunna, over the same incident.
The case relates to an incident that occurred 18 years ago, on March 8, 2006, when an armed group allegedly entered the residence of Sunil Wilbert Silva at night, opened fire, and robbed property and jewelry worth Rs. 2.8 million. The charges were filed under Section 26 of the Firearms Ordinance, which classifies the offense as non-bailable. Accordingly, the Magistrate at that time rejected the bail application and ordered the accused to remain in custody until September 12.
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