Two suspects arrested for throwing stones at Sajith’s event

30 Sep, 2020

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly pelting stones during an event attended by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Ratmalana yesterday.

MP Premadasa had attended a public meeting in Ratmalana last night during which stones were pelted at him by an unidentified group.

The Police said one suspect was arrested by the Mount Lavinia Police this morning in the Rashtamwatte area in connection to the incident.

Another suspect also from Rashtamwatte was arrested after he had surrendered to the Mount Lavinia Police today.

The suspects were remanded till 07^th October after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate?s Court today. (Colombo Gazette)

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