Courtesy Hiru News

The Mahara Additional Magistrate, Bandara Ilangasinghe, ordered the arrest and production of former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Sapumal Ranwala before the court. This directive follows his failure to appear in court regarding an incident in the Denimulla area of Heiyanthuduwa.

The suspect MP remained absent when the case was called on the 13th. Consequently, the Sapugaskanda Police Traffic Branch filed a charge sheet against him involving allegations of failing to prevent a collision, reckless driving, and causing both serious and minor injuries. Further charges include operating an unroadworthy vehicle resulting in severe harm.

The incident occurred when a Jeep driven by the MP collided with a motor car and a motorcycle. A mother, a seven-month-old infant, and the child’s grandmother, all from the same family traveling in the car, sustained injuries. The court scheduled further proceedings for July 10.

Officers from the Sapugaskanda Police, including the Traffic and Litigation branches, led the prosecution under the direction of the Station Internal Officer.