COLOMBO (News 1^st) – Ramith Rambukwella, the son of MP Keheliya Rambukwella has been taken into police custody.

Ramith Rambukwella was arrested for allegedly threatening two youth with a firearm and an assault following a motor accident reported last night in Narahenpira.

Though Rambukwella was to be produced in court this evening, the two complainants who are university students had informed police they would be withdrawing the complaint.

A Police source said, therefore Rambukwella will have to be released without filing a case.

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