Three persons arrested over death of Puttalam UC Head

by Norman Palihawadane

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the death of Puttalam Urban Council Chairman Abdul Baiz, Police Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana said yesterday.

The DIG said that 52-year-old Baiz and three others had gone for a bath in the Ralmaduwa Tank and were on their way to Eluwankulama when they met with an accident.

Witnesses had said the UC Chairman who was travelling in the back of an open truck had got thrown out of the vehicle and sustained serious injuries.

He was admitted to the Puttalam Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries in the evening. 

The driver of the vehicle and two others accompanying the UC Chairman at the time of the incident were arrested by the Wanathawilluwa Police.

DIG Ajith Rohana said police investigations had revealed that the men had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

The Puttalam and Wanathawilluwa Police are conducting a joint investigation.

The Police Spokesman said the Magisterial inquiry and autopsy into the death would also be conducted.