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Killer vehicle in use by MP for long time: residents
Though MP Palitha Ranga Bandara has claimed the vehicle involved in last week’s fatal accident was taken from a car sales centre the day prior to the accident with the promise of purchasing it, residents confirm they noticed the vehicle with the MP for the last two years.

A lady identified as M.A. Emalin Fernando (87) a mother of six, who was returning from Iranawila to Madampe, was knocked down by this vehicle.
Accompanying the MP was the driver, his security guard and two women at the time of the incident. Police investigations revealed that the person who was in the driving seat did not have a licence.

The MP has been using the unregistered vehicle with the garage number plate WPC 0163 for the last two years, according to residents. He has reportedly been using this vehicle to attend sessions in Parliament which can be confirmed from reports at the police garage in Parliament.

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