Businessman arrested for assaulting Iranian Ambassador, further remanded

20 May 2024 02:11 pm Views - 3268

Colombo, May 20 (Daily Mirror) - The businessman from Colombo 7 who was arrested and remanded over the alleged assault on Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh at the Colombo City Center (CCC) car park, has been further remanded till May 22.

The suspect, Buwaneka Mahasen Basnayake, a resident of Ward Place, Colombo 07 was arested on Saturday after he allegedly assaulted the Ambassador and attempted to escape following an altercation with the Ambassador, who was trying to park his vehicle at the CCC car park.
   
The suspect was remanded till Wednesday (22) after being produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court.