MP Archchuna Ramanathan Held After Firearm Allegation in Jaffna Land Row - LNW Lanka News Web

MP Archchuna arrested over firearm threat allegation

Ramanathan Archchuna (Photo by Parliament Media) MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested by Ilavalai Police today over allegations of threatening a woman with a firearm during a land dispute in Jaffna. The MP was taken into custody this morning (April 27) when he arrived at the Ilavalai Police Station to provide a statement over the incident. Acting Police Media Spokesman, Superintendent of Police (SP) Minura Senarath, said the suspect is due t…

MP Archchuna Ramanathan Held After Firearm Allegation in Jaffna Land Row - LNW Lanka News Web

April 27, Colombo (LNW): MP Archchuna Ramanathan has been taken into police custody following a confrontation in Periyavilaan, Jaffna, where he is accused of threatening two women with a pistol during a dispute over land ownership. Police confirmed that one of the women involved in the altercation was also arrested on Sunday (26), as inquiries continue into the incident, which has heightened tensions in the area. According to investigators, the …