Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda arrested

06 Feb, 2023

Popular political vlogger Dharshana Handungoda was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

He was arrested when he arrived from Dubai, airport authorities said.

Dharshana Handungoda was produced in court and released on bail.

He told reporters that he was arrested over an incident which occurred on 9th May 2022.

According to Handungoda, he was arrested over a political program he had recorded from near the gates of Temple Trees when mobs had attacked the premises.

Handungoda has published several videos with very critical statements on the Government and some Ministers and officials. (Colombo Gazette)

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