The Talawakale police arrested seven persons, including the Chairman of Lidula Urban Council P. Bharathidasan on suspicion of holding a party, violating travel restrictions.
Along with several friends of him, the Chairman held the party at a private function hall above the Upper Kotmale Reservoir in Talawakele.
Talawakele police have arrested the Chairman and his accomplices following a complaint received by the 119 emergency unit.
Several other persons who participated in the party have fled the scene, and the police are currently investigating.