The belated arrests are a bid to deflect the widespread outrage over the violent attack on protesters voicing the sentiments of millions in their call for the president to resign and the deep social crisis to be alleviated.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando was arrested for obstructing the duties of state officers, said Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana. - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.
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COLOMBO (News 1st); Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando was remanded until the 11th of June after he was arrested for obstructing the duties of state - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.