Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- A Member of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha representing the National People's Power (NPP) has been arrested by Mundalama Police early this morning (26) in connection with the alleged verbal abuse and intimidation of a female Grama Niladhari officer.

The suspect is the elected representative for the Mangalaeliya Division of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha.

According to a complaint lodged by the Grama Niladhari officer, the incident dates back to December 5. She stated that while travelling by motorcycle on disaster management duties, her vehicle was involved in a collision with a small lorry driven by the Pradeshiya Sabha member. She alleged that the suspect verbally abused her at the scene of the accident.

The compla...