Three drunken youths riding a motorcycle who tried to assault a police party on road patrol at Yaddehimulle junction Unwatune on January 1 were arrested by Habaraduwa police for obstructing police duties. Police said the motorcyclists were halted since two of them were without helmets. When questioning, they had tried to assault policemen and get away. They were brought under control and arrested.
Investigations revealed the suspects were residents of Dodanduwa and Hapugala.