December 11, 2024 Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russian, Udayanga Weeratunga, was arrested yesterday (10) by the Mirihana Police for assaulting a neighbour.The incident occurred at Kanatta Road, Thalapathpitiya, Mirihana, where Weeratunga resides.
The assault reportedly stemmed from a dispute with his neighbour over the boundary wall separating their properties.Weeratunga had allegedly struck the neighbour with a pipe.
Hospital sources have confirmed that the neighbour has sustained facial injuries, requiring five stitches.
Mirihana Police are conducting further investigations. Following his arrest, Weeratunga was brought before the Nugegoda Magistrate and was remanded until the 17th January.