The Colombo Magistrate’s Court rejected the bail applications of MP Rishad Bathiudeen’s wife Ayesha Shiabdeen and her father Mohamed Shiabdeen yesterday (30). The bail applications submitted as a motion were taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday. Speaking on behalf of investigating officials, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris requested the court to deliver an appropriate decision on Ayesha Shiabdeen’s bail application. However, the Deputy Solicitor General informed the court that their party objects to granting bail to Mohamed Shiabdeen. Considering all submissions, the Chief Magistrate rejected the bail applications of both suspects.

Source: The Nation August 30, 2021 18:22 UTC