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Food stall owner alleges assault by PS chairman

By J.A.L. Jayasinghe

The owner of a food boutique in Kandy has been allegedly assaulted by a Pradeshiya Sabha chairman who was reportedly under the influence of liquor.

The Patha Dumbara Pradeshiya Sabha chairman S.Welagedara who had come to the boutique along with a large crowd had reportedly been taking liquor and had started a brawl, according to the boutique owner Chanaka Wijenaike who is presently receiving treatment at the Wattegama Hospital.

He said that after assaulting him the chairman and those who accompanied him had left the premises. The time the incident took place was around 6.30 p.m.A complaint has been lodged with the Wattegama police.

 
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