Ravi Seneviratne, the current Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and a retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, was fined Rs. 2,500 by Galle Face Magistrate Kanchana Neranjala Silva today. He pleaded guilty to the charge of 'failure to prevent a road accident' stemming from an incident on Marine Drive, Wellawatte, in 2023. While his legal team admitted guilt for this specific charge, proceedings for other related accusations, including reckless driving and driving under the influence, are set to continue.
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Public Security Secretary Fined Rs. 2,500 for 2023 Marine Drive Accident
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Public Security Secretary Ravi Seneviratne fined Rs. 2,500.
Pleaded guilty to 'failure to prevent a road accident' from 2023.
Other charges like reckless driving and DUI are still pending trial.