Colombo District NPP MP Chandana Suriyaarachchi arrested

Colombo District Parliamentarian Chandana Sooriyarachchi of the National People's Power (NPP) has been arrested by the Athurugiriya Police in connection with a road accident that occurred last night (07) in the Panagoda area.

The accident occurred in the Medamandiya area of Panagoda when a pedestrian crossing the road was hit by the motor vehicle driven by the MP. The police arrested the MP following initial investigations into the accusation of causing the accident and injuring the pedestrian.

The person injured in the accident is currently admitted to the Homagama Base Hospital and is receiving treatment. The police further state that he is a 65-year-old resident of Thiwel Kandura, Huvamawela, Wellawaya.

The Athurugiriya Police are currently conducting further investigations into the incident, and the arrested 50-year-old Member of Parliament is scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court.