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Sri Lanka: One Island Two Nations
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NPC member Ravikaran arrested by Mullaitivu police
Northern Provincial Council member, T. Ravikaran, has been arrested by Mullaitivu police this evening.
Police said he was arrested in connection with vandalism of government
property, referring to a protest by Tamil fishermen outside the
district’s office of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
During the protest on August 2nd, protestors demanded that officials
come out and listen to their demands. When none came out, protestors
broke a police barricade and entered the building.
The department’s windows and fence were damaged and officials filed a complaint with the police.
Mr Ravikaran was called in for investigation today by the police and arrested at the police station.
Police said he would be produced before the Mullaitivu Magistrates Court after further investigations.
Update 16:00, BST
Mr Ravikaran has been released on bail after being presented before
acting judge, T. Paramsothy, at his residence. The judge granted bai
with conditions of 2 sureties and a payment of 2 lakh rupees to be
fulfilled.
Related Articles:
09 August 2018 : Protest against illegal Sinhala fishing continues in Mullaitivu
05 August 2018 : Police take no action on 3 Sinhala fishermen say Mullaitivu locals
Northern Provincial Council member, T. Ravikaran, has been arrested by Mullaitivu police this evening.

Police said he was arrested in connection with vandalism of government
property, referring to a protest by Tamil fishermen outside the
district’s office of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
During the protest on August 2nd, protestors demanded that officials
come out and listen to their demands. When none came out, protestors
broke a police barricade and entered the building.
The department’s windows and fence were damaged and officials filed a complaint with the police.
Mr Ravikaran was called in for investigation today by the police and arrested at the police station.
Police said he would be produced before the Mullaitivu Magistrates Court after further investigations.
Update 16:00, BST
Mr Ravikaran has been released on bail after being presented before
acting judge, T. Paramsothy, at his residence. The judge granted bai
with conditions of 2 sureties and a payment of 2 lakh rupees to be
fulfilled.
Related Articles:
09 August 2018 : Protest against illegal Sinhala fishing continues in Mullaitivu
05 August 2018 : Police take no action on 3 Sinhala fishermen say Mullaitivu locals
