Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Released on Bail, Attends Event After Hospital Discharge
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been spotted attending an event in Colombo, after being discharged from the hospital on August 29. Wickremesinghe, 76, had been hospitalized for severe dehydration, acute diabetes, and long-standing high blood pressure. His case over alleged misuse of state funds is set to resume on October 29, amidst ongoing health concerns.
Key Takeaways:
- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was released on bail after his arrest over alleged misuse of public property.
- Wickremesinghe was hospitalized for severe dehydration, acute diabetes, and long-standing high blood pressure.
- He was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital on August 29 and attended an event in Colombo on September 17.
- The case against Wickremesinghe over alleged misuse of state funds is scheduled to be taken up again on October 29.
- Wickremesinghe was seen having a cordial conversation with SLPP Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa at the event.
- Former President Wickremesinghe was first admitted to the Prison Hospital and later transferred to the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital due to his health condition.
Statistics:
- September 2023: Wickremesinghe visited London to attend a ceremony for his wife at a British university while he was head of state.
- August 23: Wickremesinghe was rushed to the intensive care unit of the National Hospital in Colombo.
- August 29: Wickremesinghe was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital.
- October 29: The case against Wickremesinghe over alleged misuse of state funds is set to resume.
- Age: 76 (at the time of hospitalization).
Sources:
- Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana.