Former MP Thenuka remanded

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Former UPFA Parliamentarian Thenuka Widanagamage was remanded till July 14 by the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate after he surrendered to the Police for violating election laws in Mahiyanganaya.

Police said they arrested five persons and parliamentarian for allegedly assaulting supporters who were putting up posters in Mahiyangana town on June 29.

Four suspects were arrested previously for the incident while Widanagamage and another individual surrendered to the Police today. Individuals connected to the incident were remanded till July 14.(DS)

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jay jay Tuesday, 07 July 2015 01:18 PM

This is the way to do it. Let anyone run for office. But prosecute the ones that break the law,regardless of the party.

Waco Tuesday, 07 July 2015 01:50 PM

This mans nomination should be cancelled.

Nandanee Tuesday, 07 July 2015 02:56 PM

"He who blows the coals in quarrels he has nothing to do with........has no right to complain if the sparks fly in (to) his face" -- Benjamin Franklin.

S.Sriranjan Tuesday, 07 July 2015 04:50 PM

7 down for UPFA opposition!

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