Former MP Rajitha Senaratne has filed a petition at Appeal Court against Colombo High Court's decision to invalidate bail granted by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

Subsequent to the Colombo HC order, Senaratne was arrested by the CID yesterday.

Senaratne, who was remanded till May 27, was sent to Negombo, Pallansena prison.

The former Minister is facing a case over the controversial White Van press conference, which he facilitated before the last Presidential election.