UPFA PS member accused of assault and robbery surrenders to police
February 5, 2014 11:15 pm
Arachchikattuwa
UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha member, A.H. Udaya Shantha who was allegedly involved in
assaulting a businessman and stealing a gold chain surrendered to the police this
evening (January 5) to the Pallama police.
The victim
of the assault, A.A.M. Rambanda, who is a 64-year-old businessman from Wilpata,
Chilaw, was admitted to the Chilaw general hospital for treatment.
The assault
occurred on February 4. The politician allegedly broke into the businessman’s
shop in Wilpata, assaulted him and stole his 1˝ pound chain last night.
The suspect
handed himself over to police but the chain has not yet been recovered.
The Pallama
police are conducting further inquiries.
