Director of Anguruwatota elders’ home granted bail

The Director of the elders’ home in Anguruwatota, Horana, who was arrested and remanded in connection with the massive fire that broke out, has been granted bail, today (11) by the Horana Magistrate’s Court.

However, the suspect was not produced before court, while attorneys appeared on his behalf.

Following submissions made by the defence, the Magistrate ordered that the suspect be released on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000 and two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each.

The court also imposed a travel ban on the suspect and the case is scheduled to be taken up again on June 25, 2026.