Businessman arrested for assaulting Iranian Ambassador, further remanded

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Colombo, May 20 (Daily Mirror) - The businessman from Colombo 7 who was arrested and remanded over the alleged assault on Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh at the Colombo City Center (CCC) car park, has been further remanded till May 22.

The suspect, Buwaneka Mahasen Basnayake, a resident of Ward Place, Colombo 07 was arested on Saturday after he allegedly assaulted the Ambassador and attempted to escape following an altercation with the Ambassador, who was trying to park his vehicle at the CCC car park.

The suspect was remanded till Wednesday (22) after being produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court.

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suganthiram Monday, 20 May 2024 02:23 PM

and now their president is dead, i hope our CID doesnt do some stupid investigation that becomes an international joke

A Monday, 20 May 2024 03:18 PM

The minister who assaulted a poor Air port guy not arrested .

Ro Bert Monday, 20 May 2024 04:16 PM

It’s Banana Republic

Ralahami Tuesday, 21 May 2024 07:29 AM

Waste of time with Appochis cheap Chili Powder minister. He had only 700/- in him and was short of 300/-. Arresting Business is worth the effort. Can get a quick under the table bail done soon.

Jay Fernando Wednesday, 29 May 2024 08:05 PM

OF COURSE NOT! In our misgoverned banana Republic, "ALL ARE EQUAL under the Constitution BUT some are more equal than others"

Cecil Hedwige Tuesday, 21 May 2024 08:14 AM

Send the suspect for 5 years rigorous imprisonment/

navaratna bandara willamune Tuesday, 21 May 2024 09:22 AM

why do suspects bring to magistrates courts so frequently.?eg Rabukwella have been taken to courts several times from remand prisons,same with other cases.no dout this man who assaulted the ambasdor will be taken several times..is it to make lawyers bussy...waste of time

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Businessman arrested for assaulting Iranian Ambassador, further remanded

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