Magistrate rejects Police request to summon MP Archchuna over alleged traffic violation case

By Upali Ananda

Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya has rejected a request made by the Anuradhapura Headquarters Police to issue a notice to Jaffna District MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to appear before the court in connection with the incident of obstructing the duties of police officers and threatening to use criminal force.  

The Chief Magistrate ordered the police to prepare and submit a charge sheet against the MP by February 3. Following the submission of this charge sheet, the court may then consider issuing a notice for the MP to appear before the court.