• Released on two personal bails of Rs. 10Mn each at magistrate’s house
• Media is responsble for the burning of houses on May 9 unrest

By Nimanthi Ranasinghe 

Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail yesterday by the Fort Magistrate in connection with the Galle Face attack case. 

 He surrendered before Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage at the Magistrate’s residence in Maharagama last evening after a warrant was issued for the arrest.  He was released on two personal bails of Rs. 10 Million each, and was prohibited from travelling overseas.  The Magistrate also ordered for the MP to report to the CID on a date given to him to provide a statement.    Former Minister Johnston Fernando said the media paved the way for his house to be attacked. “ Media edited my speech at Temple Trees on May 9 2022 and that prompted the attack on my house. I want the media to telecast my full speech,” he said.