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MP Wijeyadasa’s son arrested over Rajagiriya accident
Apr 20, 202102:47 PM
MP Wijeyadasa’s son arrested over Rajagiriya accident

Police have arrested SLPP MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe in connection with a road accident in Rajagiriya last night that left four persons injured.

 

The 32-year-old who was admitted to the private hospital in Colombo following the accident was placed under arrest this afternoon.

 

A car traveling from Borella towards Battaramulla had collided with an SUV entering the Parliament road from the direction of Buthgamuwa Road.

 

According to police investigations, the SUV had driven through the red traffic light to enter the main road.

 

Reportedly, the collision had occurred between 10.30 pm – 10.45 pm last night (April 19).

 

Four persons – three females and one male – who were in the car were injured and admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following the crash.

 

Police today said that Rakitha Rajapakshe, who is the son of SLPP parliamentarian Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, has been arrested over the accident.

 

 

 

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