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Former MP Premalal Jayasekara Granted Bail in Nuwara Eliya Firearm Threat Case; Firearm's Legality Questioned
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PoliticsCrimeHOTTuesday, April 21, 2026

Former MP Premalal Jayasekara Granted Bail in Nuwara Eliya Firearm Threat Case; Firearm's Legality Questioned

TLDR

  • Premalal Jayasekara arrested for firearm threat in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Released on April 22 with Rs. 25,000 cash, Rs. 10 lakh personal bail.

  • Bail conditions include passport impounded, no witness influence.

  • Firearm, initially questioned, now confirmed legal; case on September 14.

Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara, also known as 'Choka Malli', has been arrested by Nuwara Eliya Police. The arrest follows a complaint alleging that Jayasekara threatened a group of individuals with a firearm during an altercation in the Nuwara Eliya area. Police investigations revealed that the pistol allegedly used in the incident was unlicensed, or its permit had expired. He was taken into custody after a complaint was lodged with the Nuwara Eliya Police.

6 Updates

Update #7\u00b7 Apr 22 · 10:31 AM

Further details regarding the bail conditions for former MP Premalal Jayasekara have emerged. The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court has ordered that his foreign passport be impounded as part of the strict bail conditions. Additionally, the court issued a warning that any attempt to influence witnesses would result in the cancellation of his bail. Jayasekara is also identified as a Former State Minister in new reports.

Update #6\u00b7 Apr 22 · 9:16 AM

Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara has been released on bail by the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court today, April 22. Magistrate Pushpika Jayadasa ordered his release on Rs. 25,000 cash bail and Rs. 10 lakh personal bail, subject to strict conditions. The court also ordered the firearm to be held as evidence, and the case is scheduled to be recalled on September 14. Notably, one source indicates that the firearm was revealed to be legal, contradicting earlier reports of it being unlicensed or having an expired license.

Update #5\u00b7 Apr 22 · 8:01 AM

The arrest of former MP Premalal Jayasekara was carried out by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Nuwara Eliya Police.

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