Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan says a case has been filed against Ramanathan Lochana at the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court, stating it did not involve him.
Providing an update to the media after reporting to the court today, MP Archchuna said that the authorities were looking for an individual named Ramanathan Lochana.
“It is not me. The name has been entered as Ramanathan Lochana,” he said, informing the reporters to watch his social media video for information on the incident related to the case.
MP Archchuna Ramanathan also shared a statement on Facebook, criticising the Police for not being able to recognize a Parliamentarian and failing to record the correct name of an individual involved in an incident.
The Jaffna District MP reported to the Anuradhapura Court today after a case was filed against him accusing him of obstructing police duties in the Rambewa area.
According to a viral video on social media, MP Archchuna was seen refusing to cooperate with traffic Police officers after he was stopped because his vehicle was equipped with unauthorized VIP lights.
The MP was seen verbally abusing the traffic Police officers when they attempted to brief him on the traffic violation. Soon after, a case was filed with the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court, with Police Spokesman Buddhika Manatunga stating that legal action had been initiated against the MP.
When the case was taken up for hearing today, however, it was postponed to 03 February due to the suspect being unable to be located.
Via a motion submitted to the court, MP Archchuna has reportedly pointed out that the case had been filed against Ramanathan Lochana, while his driving licence contains the name Archchuna Ramanathan.
The MP said that the Court had then informed the Police to find the correct suspect and report to the court. (Newswire)