Maithri’s Weligama candidate arrested for producing illicit liquor

January 4, 2018 by

Ranasinghe Ranwalage Mahesh Madhushanka, the candidate of the UPFA contesting the local government election for Puhulhena ward of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha in Weligama electorate has been arrested by Matara Anti-Vice Squad for production, possession and selling illicit liquor. At the time of arrest, he had in his possession 20 litres and 250 millilitres of illicit liquor and 50 litres of liquor prepared for distillation.

A few days ago President Maithripala Sirisena announced not to vote for candidates who consume liquor. Mahesh Madhushanka, who contests the Puhulhena ward of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha in Weligama electorate is a member of the SLFP presided by President Maithripala Sirisena.