Social Media activist Darshana Handungoda arrested at BIA

Social Media activist Darshana Handungoda was arrested by a special team of the Computer Crimes Investigation Division upon his arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Dubai last night, Police said.

Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said he was arrested on charges of posting a live video on social media opposite the Temple Trees at a date close to the Aragalaya protesters taking over the premises.

The Spokesman said he had been summoned before the Computer Crimes Investigation Division in Colombo on two occasions before he left for Dubai. (T.K.G. Kapila)