UPFA candidate for Puttalam district Sanath Nishantha has been remanded until next Monday for an allegation of using a weapon and assaulting another UPFA candidate's son.
He was remanded over an incident which took place on Wednesday night where Minister Neomal Perera's son was attacked.
Mr Perera, a former UNP member is contesting under the UPFA ticket, from the same district.
Mr. Nishantha had earlier warned Mr. Perera's supporters to refrain from campaigning in his strongholds.
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He was remanded over an incident which took place on Wednesday night where Minister Neomal Perera's son was attacked.
Mr Perera, a former UNP member is contesting under the UPFA ticket, from the same district.
Mr. Nishantha had earlier warned Mr. Perera's supporters to refrain from campaigning in his strongholds.
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