Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) Chairman Thusitha Kumara Walagedera was today arrested on charges of having displayed a distorted version of the national flag at the UPFA rally in Kadugannawa on July 27 attended by ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Kadugannawa police said he was produced before the Kandy Magistrate.

The Supreme Court Judge Wasantha Kumara had ordered to refer the case to the Attorney General for legal advice and released the suspect with Rs.10, 000 personnel bail. (Nadeeka Daya Bandara)