Malaka Silva released on bail

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

Former Minister Mervin Silva’s son Malaka Silva, who was arrested for posing death threats and soliciting money from a businessman, was released on bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate yesterday.

Police said Malaka Silva was released on two sureties of Rs.500,000 each.  Silva was arrested on Tuesday night by the Thalangama Police after the businessman had complained about death threats. 

He had allegedly asked Rs.100,000 from his friend in June for his father’s election campaign.   

Police said the Magistrate today ordered the suspect Silva to appear in the Thalangama Police station on second and fourth Sundays of every month.