Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne has admitted guilt to one of the charges filed against him in connection with a 2023 accident on Marine Drive, Wellawatte.

Appearing before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, Seneviratne pleaded guilty to the charge of “failure to prevent an accident.” Magistrate Kanchana Neranjala Silva subsequently imposed a fine of Rs. 2,500.

His legal representatives informed the court that their client accepted responsibility for the first charge.

The case was taken up today (09) to determine punishment for the initial charge and to decide whether the remaining allegations of “reckless driving” and “driving under the influence” would proceed.

The Magistrate ordered the case to be recalled on August 20, when the court will continue hearings on the two outstanding charges and confirm payment of the fine imposed. (Newswire)

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Five suspects have been arrested for riding motorcycles in a reckless manner and blocking roads in Colombo early last morning (May 14).

The Police stated that eight suspects have been arrested and five motorcycles have been taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

The suspects, who had organized the event through social media, are reported to have blocked Marine Drive from Lauries’ Road to Wellawatte.

The Police said the suspects are aged between 17- 21 years and are residents of Moratuwa, Mattegoda, Dehiwala, Bandaragama, Madapatha, and Battaramulla. 

The suspects have been informed to appear before the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court on Friday (May 19), after which they had been released on Police bail. 

The Colombo Crimes Division is conducting further investigations. (NewsWire)

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A portion of the lane heading to Colombo in Wellawatte near the Wellawatte train station has caved in, the Police stated. 

The Police further stated that traffic flow along Marine Drive has been disrupted as a result.

Motorists have been urged to use alternative roads to avoid traffic congestion. (NewsWire)

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