Sources
from Sri Lanka's Meegahathenna area said that the released Chairman of
Walallawita Pradeshiya Sabha was parading in the area in vehicle convoy after
being granted bail by court.
The
local government Chairman Udeni Athukorala who was caught red handed as he was
soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.5 million from the Chairman of Bentara Pradeshiya
Sabha in relation to permitting soil transportation business was seen waving to
people and participating in welcoming ceremonies organized by his supporters.
Walallavita
Pradeshiya Sabha chairman, Udeni Atukorale was released on bail by the Colombo
Additional Magistrate today. He was arrested on July 05 by officers of the
Bribery or Corruption Commission.
The
suspect was remanded until July 09 by
Matugama Additional District Judge R.A.J. Rajapaksa, who ordered him to be
produced in the Colombo High Court today.
