It is reported that Dr. Krishantha Perera, Head of Cancer Unit of Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, has been released on bail.
Dr. Krishantha Perera, Head of the Cancer Unit of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, was remanded until today (22) on the charges of assaulting a junior employee during the symbolic strike of the health professional unions on the 16th.
However, due to a heart attack, the court allowed the doctor to receive residential treatment at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital under the protection of the prison officials, and today he has been brought before the court again.
After considering the facts, Galle Chief Magistrate Mr. Isuru Netthikumara ordered the release of Dr. Krishantha Perera on two sureties of one million rupees each.
