Sri Lanka Police have arrested a motorcyclist who appeared in a widely circulated social media video showing three individuals, including two popular singers, riding without safety helmets.

The Panadura North Police Station took the suspect into custody this morning (18) after identifying him as the rider featured in the video, which promoted illegal motorcycle riding without protective gear. 

He was subsequently produced before the Panadura Additional Magistrate’s Court.

Police said the court imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 on the suspect and ordered his release. (Newswire)

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