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Suspect arrested over viral assault video in Medawachchiya

June 18, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Police arrested a 29-year-old in Medawachchiya.
  2. 02Incident involved extortion and assault at a salon.
  3. 03Video of the incident circulated on social media.
  4. 04Assault occurred on June 9; complaint filed June 10.
  5. 05Investigations revealed a personal dispute, not extortion.
  6. 06Suspect scheduled for court appearance today.
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Police in Medawachchiya have arrested a 29‑year‑old resident in connection with a video circulated on social media showing a man entering a salon, attempting to extort money, and assaulting the owner. A complaint on the incident was filed with the Medawachchiya Police Station on June 10. The assault had occurred on June 9 and was widely circulated online.  Following investigations, officers arrested the suspect last evening and seized the sharp weapon allegedly used in the assault. Police said inquiries revealed the attack was not linked to extortion but stemmed from a longstanding dispute between the suspect and the business owner. The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Medawachchiya Magistrate’s Court today (18). Video : https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZosyusgh60/ (Newswire) The post Suspect arrested over viral assault video in Medawachchiya appeared first on Newswire.

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