Two NPP members abducted ahead of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman vote
A tense situation erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) following the reported abduction of two members of the National People’s Power (NPP) party.
The two councillors were reportedly abducted while on their way to attend a council meeting scheduled to elect a new Chairman.
Due to their absence, the vote was postponed, and the remaining members decided not to proceed with the session until the missing councillors were safely returned.
At the last Local Government Election, 22 members from the NPP were elected to the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha.
Police were called to the scene as tensions continued to rise among those present at the council premises.
The situation remains unresolved.
UPDATE – 04:20 PM:
The National People’s Power (NPP) members who had gone missing, Ajith Priyantha and Kamani Mala Alwis, were found this evening (June 27) at Unawatuna Beach in Galle.
The Police Media Division stated that both individuals were unharmed.
Police also said that the male councillor had arrived at the Kananke Police Station.
It was reported that both members, who represent the National People’s Power, had been abducted.
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