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⚖️ Court Recalls Warrants on Aravinda de Silva and Wife
• Order Withdrawal: The Colombo Fort Magistrate has officially recalled the arrest warrants issued a day prior against former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife. • Reason for Absence: Legal counsel submitted a motion explaining that the couple could not attend the initial court hearing due to funeral arrangements for de Silva’s mother. • Case Context: The couple had stood as sureties for the wife of the late Kapila Chandrasena, who was a key suspect in an alleged US$ 2 Mn bribe connected to airline & aviation aircraft acquisitions by SriLankan Airlines.
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