Wasantha Mudalige released from PTA case, but will return to remand custody

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Convener of Inter University Students' Federation Wasantha Mudalige was released on Tuesday (31) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court in connection with the case that was filed against him for allegedly committing offences under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Mudalige was arrested in August 2022 under the emergency regulations and was held for 89 days under the provisions of the PTA, and later on 21st November 2022 was moved to remand custody.

He has been in remand since then, and will return to remand custody for other pending cases filed against him.