Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero granted bail

Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero granted bail

September 12, 2025   01:06 pm

Former Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (12).

The Magistrate ordered his release on two surety bonds of Rs. 500,000 each and a cash bond of Rs. 10,000.

Additionally, an overseas travel ban was also imposed on Ven. Rathana Thero, said Ada Derana reporter.

Ven. Rathana Thero has been accused in connection with investigations into the alleged abduction and detention of the General Secretary of the ‘Ape Jana Bala’ party, Ven. Wedinigama Wimalatissa Thero, reportedly to secure the party’s National List seat in the 2020 General Election.

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