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Wimal Weerawansa Arrested Over War Heroes Event Disruption

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Wimal Weerawansa arrested for disrupting War Heroes event.
Arrived voluntarily at Thalangama Police Station for statement.
Police issued summons; Weerawansa anticipated arrest.

Police have announced they will take legal action against former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa and a group for allegedly disrupting a rehearsal for the National War Heroes' Day Commemoration event on May 18. The incident reportedly involved the group attempting to enter the War Heroes' Memorial site at the Parliament grounds without permission, thereby obstructing official proceedings. Weerawansa, speaking on May 20 after attending court proceedings, stated he is prepared to face any legal action concerning the event. He further commented that they would not hesitate to face legal proceedings if action was initiated against their attempt to pay tribute to war heroes with a floral wreath.

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Update #3\u00b7 May 25 · 6:01 AM

Former MP Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by police after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement concerning the incident at the National War Memorial in Battaramulla. He claimed on social media that he was arrested by a special police team. Police had previously issued summons for him to appear.

Update #2\u00b7 May 23 · 8:47 AM

Former MP Wimal Weerawansa has stated he is prepared to face any legal action concerning the incident at the War Heroes monument. He anticipates being arrested on Monday, noting that he and his group will report to the police as summoned. Weerawansa also commented that he could have been arrested at the time of the incident if he had obstructed duty.

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