Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was in remand custody, was released on bail this morning (10) after being produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court.
Tennakoon was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred near a hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama in 2023.
He had been in hiding for nearly 20 days following the incident, prompting authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest. Subsequently, on March 19, Tennakoon surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court through a motion.
He was presented before the court on multiple occasions, and during his last appearance on April 3, the magistrate ordered that he be remanded until today.
Following today’s proceedings, Tennakoon was granted bail on two sureties of Rs. 1 million each.
IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Granted Bail Over 2023 Weligama Shooting Incident
