MP Sanath Nishantha remanded

Puttalam District UPFA MP Sanath Nishantha was remanded till tomorrow for not appearing in court in connection with an ongoing case at the Chilaw Magistrate’s Court, Police said.

Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said there was a case at the Chilaw Magistrate’s Court against the parliamentarian in connection with allegedly bombing several police officers in December 20, 1999.

He said the case was taken up in court for hearing on September 25 and the MP had not reported to the Court and therefore, the Magistrate had issued the warrant against him.

The MP had submitted a motion and reported to the court today through his lawyers. (DS)