Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court.

He was arrested after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to provide a statement regarding a recent incident that occurred near the National War Heroes' Monument in Battaramulla.

On 18 May, police stated that legal action would be taken against a group, including the leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF), former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of obstructing rehearsal held in preparation for the National War Heroes' Day commemoration.

Police further noted that during rehearsals and preparatory arrangements for the main ceremony, ...