Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Amitha Chathuranga, alias ‘Batapola Nindane Chutte’, who was arrested for possessing a firearm, has been remanded until tomorrow.
He was remanded after being produced before the Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court today (12).
The councillor was arrested yesterday afternoon, and an unlicensed repeater-type firearm was also found in his possession.
The raid was carried out by officers of the Galle District Crime Division.
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