Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered to release the 44 teachers who were arrested yesterday Rs. 100,000 personal bail each.
Vehicles that were seized were also ordered to be released.
Police spokesman Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said 22 male teachers, 16 female teachers, and six outsiders were arrested in connection to the protest that was staged in front of the Presidential Secretariat.
The suspects had been subjected to Rapid Antigen Tests by the Colombo Municipal Council following their arrest, while they had all tested negative. (NewsWire)