Event organizer Chandimal Jayasinghe’s driver has been arrested over a traffic offence committed in front of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said Chandimal who was released on bail yesterday, for hosting a birthday party at the Shangri- La Hotel in Colombo on Sunday in violation of the quarantine law, was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The Police had launched investigations after the incident had been highlighted on social media.
DIG Ajith Rohana said the driver had driven recklessly by disregarding a pedestrian crossing, while driving Chandimal home after he had been released on bail.
Following investigations into the traffic offence, Chandimal’s driver had been arrested today, with the Police also taking the vehicle into custody.
The Police Spokesman said the suspect had pleaded guilty after being produced in court today.
He added that thereafter, the court had released the suspect after imposing a fine of Rs. 12,500. (NewsWire)