Former Moneragala PS Chairman arrested

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Former Moneragala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman R.M. Ranaweera had been arrested on charges of attacking and shooting at election offices at Hulandawa and Maduruketiya in Moneragala during the previous Provincial Council election, the Police said.

The Chairman today surrendered to the Police.

Police said they were investigating a shooting incident at Maduruketiya election office and the former chairman had also been charged with obstructing Police duties.

Three persons had also been arrested in connection with the incident however they were later released on bail.

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Mason Sunday, 25 October 2015 09:33 PM

Better late than never seems to be the policy being adopted by the current regime in taking into custody various purported wrong doers. But the question remains will justice prevail and punishment be meted out.It appears this is a diversion tactics to turn attention away from corruption reported during the presidential elections, about which nothing meaningful has been done.

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