Son of UNP General Secretary arrested after collision in Karuwalagaswewa granted bail

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June 30, Colombo (LNW): Yasodha Range Bandara, son of United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, who was detained following a vehicle accident yesterday (29) has been granted bail, reports claimed.

His vehicle veered off the road, striking a three-wheeler and seriously injuring its driver, who is now receiving treatment at Puttalam Base Hospital.

The Karuwalagaswewa Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

Following his arrest, Bandara was granted bail by the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court, with his driving licence temporarily suspended.

He was released on a personal bail of Rs. 500,000.

This incident marks his second arrest related to a car accident, the first being in 2018.

Yasodha Bandara was detained following an early morning car accident yesterday (29) near the 7th Mile Post in Karuwalagaswewa.

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