Six arrested over tense situation in Wattala

Six persons including two women have been arrested over their alleged involvement in an unlawful assembly during an event where Minister John Amaratunga attended, Ada Derana reporter said.

The incident transpired as a group of people staged a protest and hooted at Minister John Amaratunga during the event held in Wattala on Sunday afternoon.

A vehicle belonging to a Western Provincial Councilor was also damaged during the incident, it was reported.

Three of six suspects have been remanded until tomorrow as they were produced before the Wattala Magistrate this afternoon. The other suspects will be produced for an identification parade tomorrow.