Former Ratnapura District parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara was granted bail today by the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court following his arrest in connection with an alleged firearm-related threat incident.
The order was issued by Nuwara Eliya Magistrate Pushpika Jayadasa after the former MP was produced before court over allegations linked to a dispute that reportedly took place in the Nuwara Eliya area.
According to court proceedings, the Magistrate ordered Jayasekara’s release on a cash bail of Rs. 25,000 along with two surety bails totaling Rs. 1 million. The case was subsequently postponed until September 14 for further hearings.
The court also directed the former parliamentarian to surrender his passport as part of the bail conditions. In addition, the firearm allegedly connected to the incident will remain under court custody until further notice.
Police stated that the arrest followed a complaint claiming that Jayasekara had threatened a group of individuals during an argument or confrontation in Nuwara Eliya. Authorities further revealed that the firearm involved had originally been issued under a Defence Ministry license, although the license had reportedly expired in 2025.
The incident has generated renewed public discussion regarding the possession and use of licensed firearms by former politicians and influential individuals in Sri Lanka. Legal analysts say cases involving firearms often attract heightened attention due to concerns surrounding public safety and political influence.
Premalal Jayasekara remains a controversial political figure in Sri Lanka and has previously been involved in several high-profile legal and political controversies over the years. His name has frequently appeared in national political discussions, particularly in matters connected to criminal investigations and court proceedings.
Political observers note that incidents involving former lawmakers continue to place pressure on law enforcement authorities and the judiciary to demonstrate equal application of the law regardless of political status.
Meanwhile, police investigations into the alleged threat incident are continuing, and authorities are expected to record further statements from witnesses connected to the case.
The next court hearing is scheduled for September 14, when the case will be taken up again before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court.
