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Lalkantha remanded till March 14
View(s):Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna politburo member K.D. Lalkantha was yesterday remanded until March 14 after he was arrested for drink driving and causing injuries to two persons in an accident on Friday.
Anuradhapura Chief Inspector E M Sanjeewa Mahanama said Mr Lalkantha was produced before the Anuradhapura Acting Magistrate Nadee Kurera.
He said Mr Lalkantha was travelling out of Anuradhapura town in his double cab and had knocked down two women who were riding a motorcycle from the opposite direction.
The two women were admitted to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.
Mr. Lalkantha being taken to prison. Pic by Athula Bandara