Two individuals, including a private bus owner and a conductor, have been arrested for allegedly throwing black oil at a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and assaulting its driver and conductor in Ingiriya.
According to reports, the incident occurred last night (27) in the Ketakerella area of Ingiriya, targeting an SLTB bus operating on the Karandana–Horana route under the Horana Depot.
The suspects in a three-wheeler had blocked the bus and reportedly thrown black oil at the driver through the front door of the bus before physically assaulting both the driver and conductor.
Following investigations into the incident, the Ingiriya Police arrested a private bus owner and a conductor in connection with the attack.
Further investigations are being conducted by the Ingiriya Police. (Newswire)