Fmr Weligama PS member remanded

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A former Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha member alleged to have shot and wounded two men during a clash on New Year day in the Kamburugamuwa Garaduwa area was remanded till April 28 by Matara Acting Magistrate Upali Ranasinghe

This shooting had taken place when the former PS member Vidanagamaachchige Wimal was assaulted by a group of young men who had been under the influence of liquor and behaving rudely.

A bystander was among the injured admitted to the National Hospital and Matara hospital.

Police have taken into custody the gun and used bullets allegedly used by the suspect.

The Magistrate ordered prison officers to arrange to have medical treatment for the former PS member who also sustained injuries in the clash. (Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk)

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Devapriya Mendis Tuesday, 15 April 2014 04:03 PM

One more reason why we need 13a abolished as it doesn't nor has it ever served its intentions forced on us by RG to make JRJ scared of India's interests or hidden agenda

Cobra Wednesday, 16 April 2014 12:42 AM

And these people hoping to enter Parliament in the future?

IRF Wednesday, 16 April 2014 03:09 AM

Continuously we heard very bad records even murder of the last batch of PS members and Chairman. We hope to see civilized lot this time who would really work for the people.

premalal Wednesday, 16 April 2014 03:30 AM

What has 13th amendment got to do with providing guns?

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