Three persons have been arrested in connection with the motor accident that caused the death of the Chairman of Puttalam Urban Council, Abdul Baiz.
Baiz, aged 52, had succumbed to injuries following a motor accident while traveling in a vehicle with three more persons last evening (May 23).
The driver and the other 2 persons who were in the SUV have been arrested in connection with the accident.
Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana stated that after breathalyzer tests had been carried out on the three arrestees, it was revealed that they had been under the influence of alcohol.
The group including the UC Chairman had reportedly been returning after bathing in the Ralmaduwa Wewa when the incident had occurred.
The Chairman had been traveling at the back of the vehicle and had been admitted to the Puttalam Hospital after either falling off the vehicle or another cause, the Police said.
Police have commenced a full investigation into his death.
