Hambantota Mayor arrested

Hambantota Mayor arrested

April 29, 2015   08:28 am

Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando arrested for allegedly attempting to assault a suspect in police custody in March, 2014, Police spokesman told Ada Derana.

On March 28, 2014, three individuals including a member of the Hambantota Pradeshiya Sabha were injured following a clash that broke out between two groups in Ambalantota.

Mayor Eraj Fernando will be produced before the Hambantota Magistrate, today.

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