Parliamentarian Sanath Nishantha has been arrested by the CID over violent clashes at Galle Face Green on May 09.

Nishantha was one of the main organizers of the meeting at Temple Trees which took place under the patronage of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

NISHANTHA was also seen at Galle Face Green with pro-SLPP goons during the clashes.

Before his arrest, Nishantha attended parliamentary sessions earlier today.