Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Five individuals including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero who were remanded over the charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail.

Accordingly, the Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that four accused including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero be released under two surety bails of Rs. 200,000 each and the other suspect under a surety bail of Rs. 100,000.

Furthermore, the court also imposed an overseas travel ban on Ven. Sumangala Thero, Ada Derana reporter said.

Additionally, the Colombo Magistrate has advised the suspects to refrain from exerting influence on the witnesses of the case.

The 05 individuals in question were charged for allegedly hindering the government officials who...