Pro-Rajapaksa trade union leader to be produced before Court over May 09 assault

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Six persons including Wasantha Handapangoda, Chairperson of the pro-Rajapaksa trade union Podujana Guru Sangamaya were arrested yesterday (31) in connection with the brutal assault launched on the peaceful protests held in front of Temple Trees and in GalleFace on May 09 and the suspects are due to be produced before the Fort Magistrate Court today (01).

The suspects were summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for statements after which the arrests were made.

MIAP

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