Minister of Petroleum Resources and
Development of the Government had been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division this evening (29)over the gun shooting incident at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)Headquarters in Dematagoda last evening (28).
However after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate Court Minister Ranathunge had been released on Rs.500,000 surety bail.
A Security Officer of the Minister who had arrived at the CPC Headquarters last evening to collect the key of his official residence had opened fire to save the Minister from a group of employees harassed him and as a result a 34 Year Old person was killed and two others had been hospitalized.
Few Trade Unions attached to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation led by Sri Lanka Freedom Party Trade Union had launched a strike since last evening demanding the arrest of the Minister Ranathunge.
Due to this situation distribution of fuel had been completely stopped since last evening and a large ques had been seen in front CPC fuel stations.
Motorists had been on ques simce last evening due to fear of a possible fuel shortage as a result of the strike .
However soon after arresting Petroleum Minister Ranathunge Trade Unions called off the strike and returned to work this evening it has been reported.
Meanwhile Sri Lanka Freedom Party Trade unions attached to CPC have said they will take legal action against the Minister.
However after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate Court Minister Ranathunge had been released on Rs.500,000 surety bail.
A Security Officer of the Minister who had arrived at the CPC Headquarters last evening to collect the key of his official residence had opened fire to save the Minister from a group of employees harassed him and as a result a 34 Year Old person was killed and two others had been hospitalized.
Few Trade Unions attached to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation led by Sri Lanka Freedom Party Trade Union had launched a strike since last evening demanding the arrest of the Minister Ranathunge.
Due to this situation distribution of fuel had been completely stopped since last evening and a large ques had been seen in front CPC fuel stations.
Motorists had been on ques simce last evening due to fear of a possible fuel shortage as a result of the strike .
However soon after arresting Petroleum Minister Ranathunge Trade Unions called off the strike and returned to work this evening it has been reported.
Meanwhile Sri Lanka Freedom Party Trade unions attached to CPC have said they will take legal action against the Minister.
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