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Duminda Dissanayake released from case
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been released due to lack of evidence in the gold-plated T-56 firearm case. He was previously remanded and later granted bail.
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Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been released from the case related to the discovery of a gold-plated T56 firearm, following a decision by the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate's Court citing lack of evidence. He was granted bail last week after spending several weeks in remand custody.
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