Four persons including Malimbada Pradeshiya Sabha Member Wasantha Munasinghe who surrendered to the Akuressa Police on Thursday were produced before the Matara Magistrate on Friday.

The suspects were produced before court in connection to an alleged assault on a businessman

The Matara Magistrate ordered the police to conduct a through investigation, under the guidance of a superintendent of police, and submit the investigation report to court.

The suspects were placed in remand custody till September 3.

According to the our correspondent in the area, the individual who was allegedly assaulted and hospitalised appeared before court on Friday.

The alleged victim said:

[quote]I got out of hospital yesterday and went home. Today they had surrendered and they were brought before court. I also appeared before court today. The magistrate ordered the police to carry out an investigation and ordered a senior superintendent of police to be in charge of it. We wish to thank the Sirasa Media Network for revealing such issues [/quote]

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