Police have arrested three suspects, including a Municipal Councillor, following an assault at the Anuradhapura Poson festival grounds on Wednesday (01).

According to the Police, the arrests were made by the Anuradhapura Police Station on the same night after three individuals were attacked at the car park. 

The suspects are residents of Pubudu Pura, Wanniyan Kulama, and Labiyawa Naratha Mawatha in Anuradhapura.

Police said the clash stemmed from a dispute over vehicle parking. 

Two of the injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Anuradhapura Hospital.

The Anuradhapura Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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Negombo Police say a three‑wheeler driver has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a National People’s Power (NPP) municipal councillor of the Negombo Municipal Council. 

According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, the Police said the councillor, who also works as a technician at Sri Lanka Telecom, was travelling in a company cab when the three‑wheeler driver obstructed the road. 

The Police further said that a heated argument followed, during which the councillor was assaulted.

The victim is a 53‑year‑old resident of Maradana Road, Negombo, and is currently receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital. (Newswire)

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