JVPs Samantha Vidyarathna & Namal Karunaratne arrested

JVPs Samantha Vidyarathna, Namal Karunaratne & 3 others arrested for violating quarantine regulations by holding a protest on 01 July at Boralanda.

Police had initiated an investigations to arrest former JVP provincial councilor Samatha Vidyaratna and convener of the All Ceylon Farmer’s Federation Namal Karunaratna few days ago.

Earlier, 5 people were arrested for organizing the protest in Boralanda area in Bandarawela, over fertilizer issue faced by farmers. They were produced to Welimada magistrate on 3rd and later released on bail of Rs.100,000 each.

However, The police had informed the courts to issue notices to arrest an additional 5 persons including Samantha Vidyaratna and Namal Karunaratna, as they too were involved in organizing the protest which violated quarantine laws.

Responding to the request, The magistrate had informed that if they have violated quarantine law, to take necessary steps to arrest them and produce before courts.