National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Chandana Sooriyaarachchi was taken into custody by Athurugiriya Police in connection with a road accident in Panagoda.

The accident took place on Panagoda road, and police took the parliamentarian into custody afterwards.

Further details of the accident and of any charges had not been provided at the time of writing.

Police are expected to give more information as their inquiries continue.