Chairman of Kadugannawa Urban Council Arrested Over Alleged Assault

COLOMBO (News1st): Chairman of Kadugannawa Urban Council Lakshitha Abeyratne has been arrested by the Kadugannawa Police in connection with an alleged assault on a 45 year old garage owner. 

Police stated that Chairman Lakshitha Abeyratne surrendered to the Police station accompanied by his attorney and is scheduled to be produced before the Kandy No. 3 Magistrate's Court today.

The incident reportedly occurred on October 29 in the Ilukwatta area of Kadugannawa, over a dispute concerning assessment tax payments.

Following the alleged attack, the victim was initially admitted to the Kadugannawa Hospital before being transferred to the Peradeniya Hospital, and later to the Kandy National Hospital for further treatment.

Police further noted that another suspect previously arrested in connection with the incident was produced before the court and subsequently released on bail. 

Chairman Lakshitha Abeyratne assumed power at the Kadugannawa Urban Council following the last local government elections through a coalition led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).