Lakshman Wasantha Perera arrested

Lakshman Wasantha Perera arrested

August 3, 2015   07:52 am

Former UPFA MP Lakshman Wasantha Perera has been arrested after he surrendered to police over an alleged assault, the Police Spokesman told Ada Derana.


According to the police, a group accompanied by Perera had allegedly abducted and assaulted a person on July 26, over an election related incident.   


Four other suspects, who were wanted in connection with the incident, had earlier been remanded till August 12.


Update: Former MP Lakshman Wasantha Perera has been remanded till 6 August after he was produced before the Matale Magistrate, Ada Derana reporter said.

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