Former Minister Harin Fernando was arrested today by the Badulla Police for participating in a parade during the silent period leading up to the 2024 Parliamentary Election.
He is due to be produced in courts.
The parade, held in Badulla Town close to election day, escalated into a heated confrontation between Fernando and the police.
During the exchange, the former Parliamentarian removed his t-shirt in protest.
Mr. Fernando's statement regarding the incident was recorded
On November 11, tensions arose in Badulla when the police attempted to halt political campaigning by Mr. Fernando’s supporters. The supporters, along with him, were wearing t-shirts resembling Lionel Messi’s football jersey, featuring the number ‘10’.
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