Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A member of a leading political party, who is running in the upcoming local government elections, was arrested for driving a three-wheeler while drunk on Tuesday night (22).

The arrest was made by officers of the Ginigathhena Police.

Police said legal action was taken against the suspect by the Hatton Magistrate's Court yesterday (23).

The case is due to be heard again on June 2.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....