Police arrested the Mayor of Nawalapitiya, the Mayor’s son and the Mayor’s son-in-law on Monday in connection with an alleged assault that followed a road accident.
According to police, an argument broke out after a vehicle accident and escalated into a physical confrontation, in which an individual was allegedly assaulted.
Police said the Mayor’s son and son-in-law were arrested first. The Mayor was arrested later in connection with the same incident.
The suspects are due to be produced before court on Monday. Police said further investigations are under way.
