Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) deputy leader Madumadawa Aravinda failed to appear at the Minuwangoda Police Station on three instances despite summons being issued to be present to provide a statement in connection with his alleged presence during the tense situation that erupted in Minuwangoda on May 13, Police sources said. Aravinda was spotted in Minuwangoda when the violence erupted and a video showing him in the town was widely circulated in the social media.
However, Aravinda has refuted allegations leveled against him, noting that he was on his way to Divulapitiya, passing Minuwangoda on that day.