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Reality TV stars involved in brawl at café; Star suffers head wounds

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The Thalangama Police has initiated an investigation into a brawl involving several reality TV stars including artist Lawan Abhishek’s brother Shanaka Udeesha who is featuring in a weekday leading television drama 'Sangeethe'.

Police said the brawl took place in a cafe at Pitakotte in Thalangama recently following a dispute over a request made to perform a song when a one-man band was performing at the cafe.

According to the police, the stars reportedly had started the brawl and attacked an individual. Later, a clash reportedly broke out between two groups injuring several people.

Police said Shanaka Udeesha was admitted to the Sri Jayawardanapura hospital for treatment following the brawl. 

Meanwhile, Shanaka Udeesha who is still undergoing treatment at the hospital said he was the victim in the incident.

Describing the incident, he said that he, his wife and several of his friends had gone to the cafe last Sunday (13) for dining.

At that time the singer on stage had invited Shanaka to play his guitar and perform. Then, suddenly a couple who walked onto the cafe told them to stop singing. The man said that he is the owner of the cafe. However, Shanaka said the man who claimed to be the owner is not the real owner of the cafe.  

He said they had an argument with the couple which resulted in the brawl. A few minutes after the brawl, a man wearing a helmet and jacket entered the scene and attacked them. Shanaka was reportedly attacked that helmeted man with a spanner on his head, according to a complaint with the police by Shanaka's wife and brother.

The injured star was initially admitted to a private hospital.

However, he was later transferred to Sri Jayawardanapura Hospital with severe injuries to his head. The star had reportedly undergone a surgery on Monday due to injuries he received to the skull.

Shanaka said he was told that the man who had attacked them had also been admitted to the hospital. Then, the man who is reported to be an associate of the couple was arrested after being informed to the Thalangama Police and 119. 

The suspect was produced in the Kaduwela Magistrate and granted bail.

Thalangama Police said investigations into the incident are continuing.


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  • Citizen k Friday, 18 November 2022 01:51 PM

    Typical Sri Lankan behaviour because they cannot control their alcohol.

    Confused Friday, 18 November 2022 01:59 PM

    DM, is this newsworthy? Please don’t bring down the standard of your newspaper any more.

    Hassen Friday, 18 November 2022 02:00 PM

    Monkeys behaving in monkey land. Whole matter will be under the carpet soon.

    Tak Tik Tuk Friday, 18 November 2022 02:25 PM

    Publicity stunts, just to stay popular in media

    Mizaru Friday, 18 November 2022 02:27 PM

    Oh! A bad time for Gota shopping channel.

    Lala Friday, 18 November 2022 02:44 PM

    DONKEYS CONTROL THE PARLIAMENT SO MONKEYS DANCING NO PROBLEM AT ALL.

    Dee Friday, 18 November 2022 03:42 PM

    These reality stars are brought to fame by poor man's SMS and u tube likes, and then suddenly become millionaire. Some even go as far as Bollywood after getting Sri lankan land!

    Lost Lankan Friday, 18 November 2022 04:34 PM

    Don't worry all stars are starring locally and internationally. Disgraceful to the whole nation during the time of economic starvation.

    Fred Saturday, 19 November 2022 04:15 AM

    Sri Lankans come off as excitable beings overbearing undisciplined unable to control their emotions or follow a set of rules, both locally and abroad disgracing themselves and their country.What happened to our great culture, education, civilisation or are we too arrogant to admit our faults and correct ourselves.

    Emperor Namal Rajapaksa Saturday, 19 November 2022 08:06 AM

    You folks were born to entertain us so next time we want to see more blood and guts thank you.

    Dilshan Perera Saturday, 19 November 2022 09:26 AM

    These worthless jokers should be wiped out during hospital admissions by the medical staff. Huge favour to the public. Missed chance was Duminda Silva. Public should defend the medical staff in such cases..

    Rathinam Navaratnam Saturday, 19 November 2022 09:46 AM

    Unless Sri Lankans reform to respect others, polite, think with their head, humble, and so on. these unfortunate events will continue to happen. Journalists must play an active role in bringing Sri Lankans better. Come on Daily mirror

    Magarisa Saturday, 19 November 2022 10:18 AM

    How can a soap opera actor made up with red lips to look pretty, be called a musician? They don't know if there is a do re mi fa. They lip sync recorded songs and they sing totally out of tune and rhythm. You can see all their real abilities at these chat shows. These characters are made to be stars by most of our uneducated public. Like how Paba was sent to the parliament based on a tele-character. Regret the beating and hope nothing serious happened to the victims.

    Sammy Saturday, 19 November 2022 10:24 AM

    This seems a new trend among Sri Lankan celebrities, whether at home or abroad. Let there be some class.

    DJ Saturday, 19 November 2022 12:24 PM

    Nothing new, plain simple uncivilised, uneducated thugs.


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