The Colombo-Fort Police has informed the Parliament of Sri Lanka of the need to record statements from some Parliamentarians over the recent brawl between Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members Gunathilaka Rajapaksha and Mahindananda Aluthgamage.
According to Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa, the two SLPP members had clashed during the ruling party meeting held on Monday.
Gunathilaka Rajapaksha’s son is also reported to have filed a complaint with the Colombo-Fort Police claiming that Mahindananda Aluthgamage had assaulted his father during the party meeting.
Based on the complaint, the Police yesterday obtained a statement from Gunathilaka Rajapaksha who is undergoing treatment at the Army Hospital in Colombo.
Following this, the Colombo-Fort Police decided that obtaining the statements of other Parliamentarians who had witnessed the brawl was necessary.
Therefore, on Wednesday (June 05), the Colombo-Fort Police informed the Parliament in writing of the need to record statements from some MPs in this regard. (Newswire)