Former MP Lakshman Wasantha was arrested in the early morning of Monday August 3 on charges of abetting the assault of a party supporter in Matale on August 1.

According to police, four suspects have been arrested in relation to the incident and will remain under remand custody till August 12 in order to carry out an identification parade.

Former MP Lakshman Wasantha is due to be produced before the Matale Magistrate’s Court later on Monday.

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