Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A total of five members of the Galle Municipal Council have been arrested in connection with an unrest that broke out during the council session yesterday (30).

Police have arrested the group including a female councilor after recording statements over the commotion.

They are accused of obstructing duties of the Secretary and other officials of the council.

The arrested suspects, council members representing the United National Party (UNP), the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are scheduled to be produced before the Galle Magistrate's Court today (31).

Yesterday, shortly after the Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council commenced the council meeting, a tense situation arose whe...