Bus set on fire after knocking down child
Rafik JALALDEEN
A bus was set on fire by villagers after it knocked down a three and
half year old child and killed him in Uvaparanagma, Welimada yesterday
morning.
Police spokesman Senior DIG Nimal Mediwake said the tragedy occurred
when Shashimal Dananjan Silva, a three and half year old child suddenly
crossed the road in the Uvaparanagama area around 10.00am. The private
bus bearing number 81-0528 was plying from Marassana to Welimada. The
victim was a resident of Rahamba, Ambagasdora. SDIG Mediwake said the
bus was set on fire by a mob and tension prevailed in the area. The
driver of the bus was arrested.
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