02 NPP councillors abducted prior to Weligama PS vote

June 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM

A tense situation has been reported at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha after it was reported that two National People’s Power (NPP) members who were on their way to the council today (27 June) had been abducted.

It is reported that the two NPP members had, reportedly, been abducted while on their way to the election to appoint the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. 

As a result, a situation has arisen preventing the council from holding its session.

According to reports, it has been proposed to resume the proceedings of the House only upon the return of the two abducted NPP members. (Newswire)