Municipal Councillor among three arrested over Poson Festival assault

July 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Police have arrested three suspects, including a Municipal Councillor, following an assault at the Anuradhapura Poson festival grounds on Wednesday (01).

According to the Police, the arrests were made by the Anuradhapura Police Station on the same night after three individuals were attacked at the car park. 

The suspects are residents of Pubudu Pura, Wanniyan Kulama, and Labiyawa Naratha Mawatha in Anuradhapura.

Police said the clash stemmed from a dispute over vehicle parking. 

Two of the injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Anuradhapura Hospital.

The Anuradhapura Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)