Alleged assault on Mosque Association President: CP Councillor arrested

A Central Provincial Councillor who has allegedly assaulted the President of the Mosque Association in Kandy at a meeting at Jinna Memorial Hall in Kandy, was arrested by Police yesterday. The meeting was held to discuss the development activities of a leading school in Kandy.

Meanwhile, the president of the Mosque Association who was allegedly assaulted by the Provincial councillor, has been admitted to Kandy General Hospital.

The Police said an altercation between the Provincial Councillor and the victim has led to the assault.

Kandy Police are investigating.