Former Kaluthara PS Chairman gets RI over bribery case

7 February 2019 02:26 pm

Former Chairman of the Kaluthara Pradeshiya Sabha Lakshman Vidanapathirana has been sentenced to five year rigorous imprisonment today (07) by Colombo High Court Judge, Gihan Kulathunga, after he was found guilty of bribery charges.

He was taken into custody five years ago for taking a bribe of Rs. 3 million to construct a road to access a land that was on auction.

He was on bail and a presently a member of the Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha.

 

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