Former Moneragala PS Chairman arrested

25 October 2015 08:02 am

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.