Activist Piyath Nikeshala Granted Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); Activist Piyath Nikeshala was granted bail by the Colombo Fort Chief Magistrate after being arrested by the Computer Crime Investigation Unit (CCIU) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on January 29th.

Nikeshala faced charges under the Computer Crimes Act for allegedly violating public order, creating public dissatisfaction with the government, and posting videos with the intention of provoking the public. 

Following his arrest, he was presented to the court on January 30th and ordered to be remanded until today's hearing.

After considering the facts presented in court today, the Chief Magistrate ordered to release Nikeshala on a personal bail of Rs. 500.000/-.