Kelaniya PS Chairman assaulted
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 23, 2013 - 11:04 am
The Chairman of the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Prasanna Ranaweera has been admitted to the Kiribathgoda Hospital after allegedly being assault this morning, Ada Derana reporter said.
Ranaweera, who had attended a function in the Kelaniya area today (23), was involved in a heated argument with another individual which reportedly escalated into a brawl.
The other person involved in the clash is also said to be a member of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA).
Both of them are currently receiving treatment at the Kiribathgoda Hospital following the incident.
(Courtesy: Ada Derana)
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The absence of Dr Mervyn Silva from the political scene in Kelaniya is the root cause of this upheaval.
Duminda Silva has returned as the SLFP organiser for Kollonnawa and peace now prevails in that area.
Dr Mervyn should be reinstated in his position in the Kelaniya electorate without any further delay.
Usman
You must be out of your mind or surely you must be on drugs.
Usman.
Or maybe you are trying to be funny HA HA HA