Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-MP Athuraliye Rathana Thero

Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-MP Athuraliye Rathana Thero

August 18, 2025   06:21 pm

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero.

The warrant was issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, according to Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler.

The Police Media Spokesman stated that the warrant was issued for the arrest of Ven. Rathana Thero following a submission made by police to court.

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