The Peradeniya Police yesterday arrested four persons, including two candidates of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party for the Yatinuvara PS, in connection with an incident in which a person was assaulted and robbed of money and gold jewellery in Waturakumbura in Peradeniya. Police investigations have revealed that the attack and the theft of money and gold jewellery took place based on an incident where information was given to the police about a cannabis racket. The victim, Kanishka Gayan of Geli-Oya has been admitted to the Kandy Hospital with injuries. Police said that four more persons are to be arrested in connection with the incident.
Monday, February 20, 2023 – 01:00