Bail for Rohitha Bogollagama; back in prison as conditions cannot be met

The Colombo High Court has allowed former Sri Lankan foreign minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who is in remand custody over a corruption charge, to be released on bail.

However, as he was unable to fulfil the bail conditions set by the court, he has been returned to prison custody.

Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Kodawela issued the order.

Earlier, the judge had rejected a request by his lawyers to release him without presenting witnesses and ordered the opposing side's witnesses to be presented, it is noteworthy.