Magistrate orders arrest of Dy Minister Jayasekara

5 January 2015 10:23 am

The Pelmadulla Magistrate today ordered the arrest of Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Councillor Aruna Nilantha and Kahawatta Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Vajira Darshana.


They are alleged to have shot at and injured some supporters of Opposition Presidential Candidate Maithripala Sirisena while they were preparing the stage for an election rally of Mr. Sirisena at Kahawatta last night.


The Magistrate also directed that the suspects be prevented from leaving the country.