Badulla Police arrested former minister Harin Fernando in connection with an election law violation during the recent general elections.  

 

According to police, Fernando was taken into custody after providing a statement at the Badulla Police Station earlier today.  

 

A tense situation arose in Badulla on 11 November involving Fernando's group and police officers, who accused them of violating election laws during a campaign event in the city. Fernando and his supporters were reportedly wearing t-shirts styled after Argentine football star Lionel Messi's iconic attire.  

 

During a heated exchange with police, Fernando was heard telling an officer, "I'll see you after the election, if I win."