Posted by Editor on February 3, 2026 – 11:02 am
Sri Lankan actor Hemal Ranasinghe was taken into police custody after surrendering to the Wellawatte Police this morning (February 3) over an alleged assault reported at Havelock Metropolis in Wellawatta.
Sri Lanka Police stated the arrest is related to an incident by which a social media activist was allegedly assaulted on January 8, 2026, at Havelock Metropolis.
In line with police, Hemal Ranasinghe had been summoned a number of instances to offer a press release concerning the criticism however had failed to look earlier than investigators.
Police confirmed that the actor surrendered to the Wellawatte Police Station this morning, following which he was taken into custody.
Ranasinghe is because of be produced earlier than the Mount Lavinia Justice of the Peace’s Courtroom for additional authorized proceedings.
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