Police Media Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent of Police Buddhika Manathunga stated that legal action will be initiated against Jaffna District Independent Parliamentarian Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna in connection with the recent assault incident.

He addressed questions regarding the lack of action over the matter, noting that his position as an MP does not grant him any special privileges or exemptions from the law. “Being an MP has not given him any special privileges or exemptions from the law. As a representative of the supreme institution, his conduct should be very respectful. That is what the public expects. The people expect good behaviour from them as much as they expect the same from the Police. Therefore, it is his duty to act in that manner. However, if he acts against the law, we will act according to the law. You will see the Police acting in accordance with the existing law regarding that incident in the future,” said Manathunga.

A person was reportedly injured in an assault carried out by Dr. Archchuna at a restaurant in Jaffna on Tuesday (11), which was also captured on CCTV cameras. The victim is currently receiving treatment at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.