Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The police constable involved in the assault incident with Ratnapura District National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha has been arrested, police stated.

He was apprehended by officers attached to the Embilipitiya Divisional Investigation Investigation Bureau on several charges, including criminal intimidation.

The arrested police constable is scheduled to be produced before court this afternoon.

Police earlier stated that a blood sample obtained from the police officer allegedly assaulted by a group including MP Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha will be sent to the Government Analyst's Department.

A detailed statement was issued by the Police Media Division regarding repo...