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Moratuwa Mayor arrested after surrender
May 28, 202110:36 AM
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Moratuwa Mayor arrested after surrender
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Mayor of Moratuwa Samanlal Fernando, who behaved in an unruly manner during a COVID-19 vaccination programme, has been arrested by the police today (May 28).

 

He had surrendered to the Mount Lavinia Police this morning.

 

According to reports, the mayor had obstructed the duties of medical officers proceeding with the inoculation programme while displaying disorderly behaviour on Thursday (May 27).

 

Fernando is expected to be produced before Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today under the provisions of Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Ordinance and the relevant sections of the Penal Code.

 

Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said complaints were received complaints over Moratuwa Mayor’s conduct that obstructed the duties of health officials and violated quarantine rules and regulations. 

 

Meanwhile, the MOH of the area has recorded a statement with the police regarding the incident, he stated further.

 

 

 

 

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