Janaka arrested Bandara In connection with a killing in 1999

UPFA parliamentarian Janaka Bandara Tennakoon was yesterday arrested by the CID in connection with a killing that had taken place in 1999. Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said the ex-minister was arrested while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

“The CID is conducting investigations into the shooting incident in which one man was killed and another injured at Dambulgamuwa in Matale on December 14, 1999. The CID had asked Mr. Tennakoon to report to its office on Monday in connection with the investigations. However, he had admitted himself

The CID had asked Mr.Tennakoon to report to its office on Monday in connection with the investigations. However, he had admitted himself to a hospital instead of reporting to the CID. He is receiving treatment under police custody

to a hospital instead of reporting to the CID,” ASP Gunasekara said.

He said Mr. Tennakoon had been admitted to the hospital on Monday and was undergoing treatment under police custody.

TheASP said Mr. Bandara would be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate within the next few days.

Meanwhile, his son, parliamentarian Pramitha Bandara denied the allegations levelled against his father.

“We are shocked at this turn of events. We are ready to face any political revenge with the support of the people of Dambulla,” he said.