Police say legal action will be taken against former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and several others over allegedly disrupting a rehearsal for the National War Heroes’ Commemoration held at the Parliament grounds.

According to police, the incident occurred when a group, including Weerawansa, attempted to enter the rehearsal site despite restrictions imposed at the location.

Police said Weerawansa was seen attempting to forcibly pass officers who tried to prevent him from entering the premises. During the heates incident, he had fallen to the ground.

The Police said that investigations are underway and legal action will be initiated against those involved over the alleged disruption.