Former chairman of the Karuwalagaswewa Pradeshiya Sabha of the UPFA was arrested on Friday night. Police said that he was arrested at around 11.30 for allegedly misbehaving after being under the influence of alcohol.

Police said that another individual has also been arrested. However, the duo have been released on bail and have been ordered to be produced at the Puttalam magistrate court on July 28.

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