Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Fort Police Station today.
His arrest comes after the Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant against him due to his failure to appear in court.
MP Archchuna had failed to appear in court yesterday in connection with a case related to exerting influence on a police officer on duty.
The MP is accused of having interfered with the duties of a Colombo Police officer.
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