Moratuwa Mayor to be charged for obstructing the duties

Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando has been arrested by Mount Lavinia Police today (28) after a complaint made by a medical officer. He is to be charged for obstructing the duties of state officers.

 

The Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said that a complaint was made against the Mayor of Moratuwa in respect of obstructing the duties of state officers and violating quarantine regulations at the vaccination program in the Moratumulla Police area.

 

The MOH of the area had provided a statement to police over the incident.