The son of Minister Arundika Fernando was arrested this morning (Aug. 03) for assaulting a group of students st the Ragama Medical Faculty, the Police Media Spokesman said.

The suspect was arrested after surrendering to the Ragama Police this morning, the police spokesman said.

The luxury car he was traveling in was taken into police custody in the Kalubowila area on the information given by the suspect.

The arrested suspect is a 23 year old resident of Walawwatte, Dankotuwa.

Six suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with the incident and five of them have been remanded till today.