Several arrests have been made in connection with three separate assault incidents reported in estates in different parts of Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (07).

Addressing Parliament, Minister Wijepala said on April 21, in the Neelagamam Division in Pelmadulla, 11 security officials had allegedly assaulted villagers during a dispute over an illegal construction.

He said the security officers have been arrested and were produced in court, adding that the Police have taken necessary actions in this regard.

Last night (06), at the Mokawatte Estate, the estate manager allegedly slapped his meals caretaker. He was arrested at 09.00 am today and is scheduled to be produced in court, he further revealed. Minister Wijepala went on to say that early this morning at 12.30 am at Delta Estate, Udupussellawa, Maskeliya, Nuwara Eliya, the deputy manager was arrested for allegedly assaulting a worker.

The minister said that the arrested deputy estate manager too will be produced in court today.“There is no attempt to brush away any such incidents. The law will be implemented equally to all,” Minister Wijepala stressed.He made the remarks in response to questions raised by Opposition MPs Mano Ganesan and Jeevan Thondaman, who highlighted the continuous assaults on upcountry Tamils in various parts of Sri Lanka.

Responding to Minister Wijepala’s briefing, MP Ganesan urged the minister and the government to convene a discussion to resolve the long‑standing issue.