Update:Probe into alleged attack on foreigners

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Police have started investigations into an alleged attack on two foreigners by UNP Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councillor Sandeep Samarasinghe last night, police said.

Meanwhile the Provincial Councillor is reported to have admitted himself to the Kegalle hospital.

Kegalle police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

The Councillor has been taken into custody by the Kegalle police a short while ago our reporter said.(Chaminda Jayalath)

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Public Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:37 PM

wow. arent we lucky to have such a smart person like you

podda Friday, 08 March 2013 04:34 AM

who is to be blamed.we are the people who vote for these uneducated bookku people.so pls take action in the next election.do not vote uneducated,unethical people

asoka Friday, 08 March 2013 04:15 AM

if this pradeshiya member is a boy...then no matter...because boys are boys...BTW keheliya like boys seems like...

Fayad Friday, 08 March 2013 03:51 AM

This will help us to promote tourism
we need more provincial councillors like you

Nodrog Friday, 08 March 2013 03:42 AM

Not smart...just a coward making silly comments under another person's name. SIgn of desperation?

Thomas Friday, 08 March 2013 03:37 AM

Another evidence in favour of HR violations, to be considered at Geneva

reviewcric Friday, 08 March 2013 02:37 AM

I think not. He upholds democratic values. You dont see him with thugs do you?

TERRENCE Friday, 08 March 2013 02:32 AM

WHO SAYS THERE IS NO LAW AND ORDER IN SL THE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING INTO THE COMPLAINT MADE AGAINST AN OPPOSITION POLITICO BUT NOT ARRESTED HIM ONLY BECAUSE HE IS IN HOSPITAL.

MHF Friday, 08 March 2013 12:00 AM

mr keheliya whats the pathetic excuse this time? via DM Android App

UNP supporter Friday, 08 March 2013 12:00 AM

wonder what RW will say about this. Sandeep was a calm person, not under the influence of liquor and provoked by two tourists who seemed like UPFA??? via DM Android App

Elakiri Friday, 08 March 2013 12:00 AM

This is how we promote tourism.. Welcome to Banana Republic.. via DM Android App

Just Another Citizen Thursday, 07 March 2013 03:52 PM

Sri Lankan's can be quite racial... Sorry to say

MountainLion Thursday, 07 March 2013 02:01 PM

The Ranil doctrine "Politicians above all" in Sri Lanka.

Sareek Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:45 PM

Call to unofficial police.

Saj Thursday, 07 March 2013 11:21 AM

Boys will be boys. Me policiya ta pissu tha ? Ask Rambukwalle.

ss Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:27 PM

It would be the same if Ranil's clan come to power

jehan Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:17 PM

lates trend hit some one and get admitted to hospital

Wimal says Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:16 PM

It's a foreign conspiracy.

No Drog Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:04 PM

no foreigners wanted ..go back

Muhammad Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:00 AM

No worry, most of Srilankans are now entrusted to carryout police duty. via DM Android App

dIREsTRAITS Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:03 PM

A foreigner hit himself!

homewatch Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:02 PM

The attacker gets admittedto the hospital before the injured. Usual Sri lankan tactic.

Calistus Jayatilleke Thursday, 07 March 2013 11:57 AM

It is funny that almost all perpetrators of crimes seek refuge in hospital beds.

Yuri Thursday, 07 March 2013 11:40 AM

What about the British killed in cold blood!

R Thursday, 07 March 2013 11:37 AM

Oh. i thought the provincial councilor attacked the foreigners but to see the foreigners have attacked him that is why he is in the hospital. however BOyS Will BE BOYs.

tarzan Thursday, 07 March 2013 11:37 AM

defenetly the law of the country equal to every opposition members

enjay Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:00 AM

what is the point in doing tourist promotioms? via DM Android App

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