Arundika Fernando’s jeep involved in accident, one injured

One person was injured when a motorcycle collided with former State Minister Arundika Fernando’s jeep at Dunkannawa in Marawila on Saturday night.   

Police said the former state minister’s driver was arrested over the accident and Arundika Fernando was also in the vehicle when the accident occurred.   
The jeep and the motorcycle were also taken into the custody. The injured rider was admitted to the Marawila Hospital with minor injuries.   

Marawila Police said the motorcycle rider was under influence of alcohol at the time of the accident and he was discharged from the hospital this morning.   
Former state minister’s driver is to be produced in courts, police said.