"Injured" Malaka Silva Arrested By Police For Assaulting A Foreign Couple

November 01, 2014

Minister Mervyn Silva's son Malaka Silva has been arrested by Police in connection with assault on a foreign couple at a night club in Bambalapitiya early this morning. 

Police sources told Asian Mirror that Malaka Silva has been remanded till Tuesday.
 
However, following the incident, Malaka Silva was admitted to hospital by his friends claiming he was assaulted by a Scottish national. 
 
One of his friends also lodged a complaint with the Police saying the Minister's son was assaulted at the night club. 
 
Speaking to Asian Mirror reporters, the Minister said following the assault that Malaka Silva would be sent to Singapore for further treatment. He also indicated that his son's condition was critical. 
 
"I will take him to Singapore or send him to the funeral parlour," the Minister added. 
 
Malaka Silva is still under medical observation, a spokesperson of the Police said.