Herman Gunaratne, the father of Southern Provincial Council member Maithri Gunaratne, who was arrested over the alleged shooting incident which occurred at a protest march in Matara has been remanded.
The protest against Wickramasinghe, led by Provincial Councilors Maithri Gunaratne and Shiral Lakthilaka - who were both sacked from the party, commenced from Devinuwara yesterday.
Meanwhile another demonstration led by MP Mangala Samaraweera in support of the UNP leader began from Wellamadama.
A clash occurred between the two groups as both demonstrations neared the Matara Town. Shots were fired during the clash resulting in a tense situation in the area.
At least seven persons including UNP Southern Provincial Council member Krishantha Pushpakumara have been admitted to the hospital with injuries following the clash.
The Provincial Councilor has been shot in the leg and has been admitted to the ICU of the Karapitiya Hospital.
Herman Gunaratne, the father of Southern Provincial Council member Maithri Gunaratne, was arrested over the alleged shooting incident yesterday.
