26 January 2010 03:51 am
JVP MP Vijitha Herath was detained in Vavuniya this morning while he was on his way to Kilinochchi, the JVP media unit said. He was detained together with former Presidential candidate Channa Gamage who is supporting General Sarath Fonseka.
When contacted by Daily Mirror online Mr. Herath confirmed that he was at the Vavuniya police station. He was later released after being questioned by the police. (ISA & YP)