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Lasantha murder: Udalagama released on bail

Premananda Udalagama
Army Intelligence Officer Premananda Udalagama, who was remanded in connection with the assassination of Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, was released on strict bail conditions by Mount Lavinia Magistrate Mohammed Sahabdeen today.

The sergeant major was released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 with three sureties of Rs. 500,000 each.
He was barred from visiting any army camp or involve in any army intelligence service activities. 
The Magistrate also imposed a travel ban on the suspect. The next hearing was fixed for November 24. (Dayarathne Pthirana)