COLOMBO (News 1st) – A principal of a popular school in Horowpothana has been arrested when attempting to obtain a bribe.

The Bribery commission said that this principal had requested for a bribe of Rs. 10,000 to enter a student to Grade 06. He was arrested this morning (January 31) at his office when he was obtaining Rs. 5000.

The arrest was made based on a tip-off. The suspect is due to be presented before the Horowpothana Magistrate.