The Principal of the Urubokka National College has been arrested.

According to the police,  he was arrested for allegedly felling six trees within the school premises, without obtaining prior permission.

Police had received complaints that three of the six trees that were cut were missing.

The arrested principal was released on two surety bails of Rs. 100,000 each after being produced before the Morawaka Magistrate.

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