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Eastern PC Deputy Chairman remanded

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Trincomalee Magistrate U.L.A. Azhar today remanded the Eastern Provincial Council Deputy Chairman Ariyawathie Galappaththi till June 14 on charges of having threatened officials of the Trincomalee Magistrate’s court.

The Magistrate had told court that the incident would set a bad precedent if not dealt with immediately. The Court was informed that Ms. Galappaththi had threatened the officials and lawyers of the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court.

She surrendered to the police after a protest by lawyers and court staff.( Amadoru Amarajeewa)