Former Local Councillor Apprehended Over Officer Injury During Protest Near Fort Magistrate Court - LNW Lanka News Web

Former Local Councillor Apprehended Over Officer Injury During Protest Near Fort Magistrate Court - LNW Lanka News Web

August 28, Colombo (LNW): Authorities have taken into custody a 52-year-old man believed to be responsible for injuring a police officer during a recent demonstration in the heart of Colombo. The incident occurred near the premises of the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court on August 26, amid a tense protest that drew significant public attention.The suspect, reportedly a former member of the Municipal Council representing the Nagoda area in Kalutara,…

Former Municipal Council member arrested for attacking Police officer during protest

(Photo: AI generated) A 52-year-old former municipal council member from Nagoda, Kalutara, has been arrested in connection with an attack on a police officer during a protest near the Fort Magistrate’s Court on August 26, 2025. Police said the officer, who was on duty during the protest, was injured after being struck with a bottle, and the duties of several officers were also obstructed. The suspect was taken into custody in Kalutara on August …