Police say legal action will be initiated against former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and a group of around 35 individuals after an incident during a rehearsal for the National War Heroes Day commemoration ceremony in Battaramulla.
According to the Police Media Division, the rehearsal for the National War Heroes Day event, scheduled to be held on May 19 under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, took place today at the War Heroes Memorial near Parliament Grounds.
Police said that while preparations and organisational activities for both the rehearsal and the main event were underway, a group led by Wimal Weerawansa allegedly attempted to enter the War Heroes Memorial premises without authorization.
The Police stated that the group’s actions obstructed rehearsal activities and interfered with the duties of officials present at the site.
Officers at the location prevented the group from entering and later moved those gathered away from the area, according to the statement.
Police said legal action is expected to be pursued against Weerawansa and members of the group over the incident. (Newswire)