Nishantha - Aruna settle

The case filed against former Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Nishantha Ranatunga for posing death threats to Colombo Cricket Association Secretary Aruna Wijaya de Silva during an election at the SLC on December 18, 2015, was concluded today after both parties came to a settlement.

Subsequently, Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya warned the suspect before the case was concluded.

Cinnamon Garden police conducted the inquiry upon a complaint lodged by the victim Aruna Wijaya de Silva.

Ranatunga was charged under section 486 of the penal code. (Shehan Chamika Silva)