WPC UPFA member Thushara Perera arrested

8 July 2015 10:59 am Views - 9876

Western Provincial Council (WPC) UPFA member Thushara Perera was today arrested following a dispute with a group of people after an accident involving his jeep and another vehicle at the 18th mile post on the Katunayake-Colombo Main Road, police said.

They said Mr. Perera had allegedly threatened those who had gathered there with a pistol.

The arrest was made on a complaint to the Katunayake Airport Police. His pistol which was inside his vehicle was also taken into custody.

Mr. Perera claimed that the pistol was issued to him by the defence ministry. Investigations are being carried out by the police.(Tony Karunanayake)