MP Chaminda Wijesiri surrenders to court
UNP Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri, who has been accused of assaulting a Police Constable, arrived at the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago.
The MP had allegedly assaulted a Constable attached to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) in Bandarawela on Sunday (Feb. 10).
The police officer in question reportedly overtaking the vehicle of the MP had aggravated his security officers leading to the alleged assault on the police officer.
The constable was admitted to the Bandarawela Hospital following the incident while the MP’s driver, who admitted himself into hospital as well, was arrested in connection with the incident.
MP Chaminda Wijesiri had reportedly been informed to be present at Bandarawela Police over the incident, however had failed to do so yesterday.
UPDATE:
UNP Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri and his security officer have been granted bail after they surrendered to the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court today (13), over the assault on a police officer.
They were ordered released on two personal bails of Rs 500,000 each and two cash bails of Rs 10,000 each, Ada Derana reporter said.
The suspects were also ordered to be present at the Bandarawela police station on every Sunday.
(Source: Ada Derana)
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Hope this Thug was remanded until conclusion of the case.
If released on bail, he will go around the country assaulting all drivers who overtake his convoy including Police Officers and Ambulance drivers.