Ranil’s Arrest: A Turning Point Or Just Another Act In Colombo’s Political Drama? - Colombo Telegraph

Ranil’s Arrest: A Turning Point Or Just Another Act In Colombo’s Political Drama? - Colombo Telegraph

By Raj Sivanathan – Raj Sivanathan The arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe last week, followed quickly by his release on bail, has thrown Sri Lanka’s political establishment into chaos. For some, this was long overdue accountability for a man who, along with his uncle JR Jayewardene, presided over decades of corruption, authoritarianism, and complicity in state violence. For others, it was nothing more than a political stunt—a show trial staged by th…

The Controversial Arrest, Remand and Release on Bail of Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. – dbsjeyaraj.com

By D.B.S. Jeyaraj Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department(CID) of the Sri Lankan Police on Friday 22nd August 2025. Subsequently he was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate and remanded until 26 August 2025. 76 year old Wickremesinghe who has also been sworn in as Prime Minister six ...Continue reading ‘The Controversial Arrest, Remand and Release on Bail of Former President R…