Six arrested over violence at musical show in Medirigiriya

Six persons have been arrested in connection with the violent incidents that occurred during a recent musical show at Divulankadawala in Medirigiriya, the police said. 

All six arrested suspects are residents of Medirigiriya, according to police.

The incident had occurred during a musical show held at the President’s College grounds in Divulankadawala on the night of March 14.

It is reported that the chaotic situation arose due two singers not showing up to perform despite it being announced previously that they would be performing at the show.

The organisers of the musical show had advertised that the event would feature a number of artists and had sold tickets priced at Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,500.

However, it is reported that the two singers in question had not turned up to the musical show although organisers had previously claimed they would be performing.

Later, when the announcer had informed the audience that the show would be ending at around 1.30 a.m., the crowd reportedly became agitated as the two singers still had not appeared. They had also proceeded to attack and damage the property at the show, including chairs and the band’s musical instruments, causing significant damage.

Although about 45 police officers had been deployed for security at the event, it was reported that they were unable to control the situation.

Medirigiriya Police stated that during their investigation, it was revealed that the two singers had not participated in the musical show because the organisers had failed to pay them the agreed payment.