The Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court today ordered the further remand of Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member Amitha Chathuranga Samaranayake, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), until July 24 following his arrest with a repeater‑type firearm.
The order was issued by Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani after Samaranayake was produced before court earlier in the day.
Police said the councillor was taken into custody on July 11 during a raid conducted by the Galle District Crime Division, where officers recovered the firearm in his possession.
Samaranayake remains in custody as investigations continue into the case involving illegal possession of weapons. (Newswire)