Wennappuwa United National Party (UNP) Pradeshiya Sabha member Dulakshi Fernando and her sister, who were arrested for allegedly obstructing the duties of Police officers, were remanded till August 30 by the Marawila Magistrate yesterday.
The 21-year-old Pradeshiya Sabha member and her 16-year-old sister were arrested on Tuesday on a warrant issued by the Marawila Magistrate’s Court.
Two Policemen on duty had stopped a motorbike in Wennappuwa on Monday as the woman riding it was not wearing a helmet.
When the Police were questioning the rider, the PS member had visited the scene and had allegedly reprimanded the police officers and were obstructed from carrying out their duty.
The rider who is said to be the sister of the PS member had also failed to present her driving license or other relevant documents.
Later, the PS members father and another woman too had arrived at the scene on a motorbike and in a van.
Reportedly, they had obstructed the officers from performing their duties.
The incident had been recorded by a person present at the scene. The father of the PS member and another woman identified as a relative involved in the incident were granted bail after they surrendered to the Police.
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