Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over comments he made regarding an alleged attempt to assassinate the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Kariyawasam had been summoned to appear before the CCIB at 10.30 am on Monday (10) in connection with the remarks.
He had earlier said that his comments concerning the IGP had been misinterpreted.
Kariyawasam was arrested following his appearance before the CCIB. (Newswire)