(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Moratumulla Police has arrested an individual who called and asked “Are you happy now?” (දැන් සැපද) from the Mayor of Moratuwa, Samanlal Fernando, who had returned from remand custody for obstructing the duties of State Officers.
The suspect, a resident of Mount Lavinia had telephoned the Mayor after he was released from the remand custody and also allegedly threatened him, the Daily Mirror reported.
Police said the arrest was made following a complaint by the Mayor.
According to the complaint, the Moratumulla Police had sought permission from the Court to obtain a telephone record of the person and arrested the suspect. However, he was later released on bail.
It was reported that the arrested individual also had a previous dispute with the Mayor.