Assaulted man complains against CM [July 22 2014]

A man who had allegedly been assaulted by a group of persons lead by Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga was admitted to Colombo National Hospital yesterday, the police said.

The person a resident of Melwatta, Rajagiriya had lodged a complaint with Welikada Police that the group armed with a cricket bat had assaulted him causing injuries to his arm.

Meanwhile MP Ruwan Ranatunga lodged a complaint with Welikada Police that the injured man armed with a knife had shouted in filth at them last evening.

Welikada Police are conducting inquiries.