Wimal Weerawansa arrested
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 25, 2026 - 12:22 pm
Wimal Weerawansa
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa was arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police a short while ago (May 25).
He was taken into custody after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to provide a statement regarding allegations of obstructing rehearsal activities held in preparation for the National Victory Day Commemoration near the National War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla on May 18, 2026.
Earlier, Police confirmed that summons had been issued directing him to appear before the Thalangama Police today (May 25).
The former minister is scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court today.
