lkdood
04-02-2010, 03:52 PM
UPFA candidate for Puttalam district Sanath Nishantha has been remanded until next Monday for an allegation of using a weapon and assaulting another UPFA candidate's son.
He was remanded over an incident which took place on Wednesday night where Minister Neomal Perera's son was attacked.
Mr Perera, a former UNP member is contesting under the UPFA ticket, from the same district.
Mr. Nishantha had earlier warned Mr. Perera's supporters to refrain from campaigning in his strongholds.
Sundaytimes
He was remanded over an incident which took place on Wednesday night where Minister Neomal Perera's son was attacked.
Mr Perera, a former UNP member is contesting under the UPFA ticket, from the same district.
Mr. Nishantha had earlier warned Mr. Perera's supporters to refrain from campaigning in his strongholds.
Sundaytimes