JVP leader’s cab driver arrested

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JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s cab driver was arrested on charges of reckless driving, following yesterday’s accident in which Mr. Dissanayake was injured, Police said.

Mr. Dissanayake’s vehicle had collided with an oncoming tipper when the driver had attempted to overtake a vehicle in front on the Ratnapura-Panadura Main Road on Monday afternoon.

Police said the driver would be produced in the Ratnapura Magistrate’s Court today.

Meanwhile, Colombo National Hospital Chief Nursing Instructress Pushpa Ramyani de Soysa told daily mirror that some medical tests needed to be carried out after Mr. Dissanayake complained of chest pains, but his health conditions was stable.

Meanwhile Mr. Dissanayaka’s driver was released on a surety bail of Rs.50,000 by the Ratnapura Magistrate Court today. The next date of the hearing will be on August 4. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Deborah Anne Cramer Tuesday, 29 July 2014 06:10 AM

Its always the minor employee who gets the lighted end of the fire brand. What was the JVP leader doing when his driver was overtaking a bowzer at speed?

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sada Tuesday, 29 July 2014 06:13 AM

Oh! Good catch.Good work by pur police

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Rosh Tuesday, 29 July 2014 06:31 AM

The way the accident has taken place, its Anura Kumara's driver's fault. Its not add on case.

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damsen Tuesday, 29 July 2014 06:58 AM

nothing but praying

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pushpananda Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:33 AM

I thought JVP big shots do not emplyee drivers.

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Minister Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:41 AM

Is the Police going to apply the same rule to all drivers of VIP convoys who also drive recklessly as if the roads are their own? We appreciate what Rani did in stopping this menace when he became the PM!

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BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:47 AM

You nut, employing a driver is a convenience when travelling long and repeated journeys.

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mario Tuesday, 29 July 2014 07:56 AM

Do you expect Mr. Dissanayaka to drive around when he attend functions.

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Middle Man Tuesday, 29 July 2014 08:36 AM

Get well soon !

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Reverse Logic Tuesday, 29 July 2014 09:03 AM

In a normal accident the oncoming vehicle driver gets arrested even if his vehicle was stationary..!!

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Yaman Banda Tuesday, 29 July 2014 10:40 AM

Please arrest the VIP, Military and Bus drivers also for the same offense, if you want to reduce the number of accidents immediately.

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