MP Harsha De Silva accused of assault

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A driver of a medical officer lodged a complaint with the Narahenpita police yesterday against UNP MP Harsha De Silva for allegedly assaulting him over a land dispute in Longden place, Colombo, police said.

The driver had admitted himself to the hospital after lodging the complaint stating MP Silva had hit him on the head.

The dispute had arisen when the driver and his employer had attempted to clear a land adjoining that of the parliamentarian, the Police said.

Rejecting the allegations made by the driver, MP Harsha de Silva told daily mirror online the whole incident was a complete lie and the incident had been fabricated.

“There was a bulldozer adjacent to a land to my house and when I asked the driver what was happening he responded in an arrogant way. There were words exchanged, but I never hit him. This is a complete lie,” Dr. Silva said.

He said that he would take action against the false complaint.

Police said the complainant had upon receiving a receipt from the hospital, had left it thereafter.(DS &LP)

Comments - 18

Janaki Kalansuriya Monday, 27 January 2014 10:26 AM

This is the Democracy promised by the government.
1. Press false charges against opposition
2. Refuse legal rights to hold meetings of the opposition
3. Cover up all corruption charges on government stooges
and the list continues.
Is it a surprise at all that western countries blame us for violation of human rights?

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Upul Arunajith Monday, 27 January 2014 04:35 PM

This is a fabrication of the highest order.....yet another sinister attempt to get Harsha to shut his mouth. Nothing more.

Don't fear my friend..continue to regardless....

Dogs may bark but the caravan moves on!

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Gayan Monday, 27 January 2014 04:09 PM

So the common man have to bite the tongue since he was assaulted by the opposition?. Is this the alternative politics you people are proposing?.

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Sylvia Haik Monday, 27 January 2014 02:42 PM

It is probable the alleged driver was the heavy mob hired for the day to intimidate Dr. Harsha de Silva.

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dass Monday, 27 January 2014 01:10 PM

soon the driver will be represented by a presidential council like the Panadura case against Mangala.

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lakmal Monday, 27 January 2014 11:36 AM

what is wrong with the UNP , it seems uNP has issues with men ? one attacks the head , and others attack mens ....?

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leena Monday, 27 January 2014 11:26 AM

So how was Wanathamulla become Colombo 7 ?

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be fair Monday, 27 January 2014 11:17 AM

I think you need to look at these kind of issues in an economically balanced view, then you have a clearer picture..

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MaPer Monday, 27 January 2014 10:34 AM

Dr Harsha is a cultured man, belonging to the elite "tie-coat" karayas - these type of people dont resort to strong arm tactics..

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Perumal Monday, 27 January 2014 05:21 AM

This is a novel way of subjugating the critics of the government'

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sobers Monday, 27 January 2014 09:59 AM

It seems only a verbal assault. Harsha, is not a person of violent character.

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dickey bird Monday, 27 January 2014 09:35 AM

There is no smoke w/o a fire or a fire w/o smoke.

Wanathamulla >Cinnamon Gardens or Vice versa

Behaviour contagious?????????????or a sickness??

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Roshan Monday, 27 January 2014 09:31 AM

Election around, these things has to be expected especially for the oppositions. The driver knows that he is not in the ruling party.

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Henchayyek Monday, 27 January 2014 07:11 AM

Totally agree with Perumal, those who agree do the same thing.

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Asa Monday, 27 January 2014 06:50 AM

Is this breach of Protocol?

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Jumping Jacks Monday, 27 January 2014 06:38 AM

Take care, is this Cinnamon Gardens?

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ANTON Monday, 27 January 2014 06:09 AM

I THOUGHT ONLY UNEDUCATED PALA BABAS ARE DOING THIS TYPE OF THINGS, WANAATHAMULLA HAS BECOME COLOMBO - 7 AND COLOMBO - 7 IS BECOMING WANAATHAMULLA

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Fayad Monday, 27 January 2014 05:57 AM

Lie's & thuggery is part & parcel of politics irrespective of Government or opposition

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