Boralesgamuwa UC Chairman arrested over May 9 violence

The Chairman of the Boralesgamuwa Urban Council has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department over the violence and unrest reported on the 9th of May opposite Temple Trees and at Galle Face.

Police said a statement was recorded from the Chairman.

He is due to be produced before Court today.

The CID has arrested 16 suspects in relation to the violence and unrest since the 9th of May.