JVP MP Vijitha Herath Claims He Was Not Drunk When He Met With Accident In Rajagiriya (Audio)

JVP MP and its Propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath was released on police bail after being arrested over an accident last night, police said.

His vehicle collided with a telephone post last night when he was driving.

A statement was recorded from Herath and he was released on police bail. He will be produced before the Magistrate tomorrow.

Meanwhile, he released an audio statement today saying that he was not drunk at the time of the accident. He was trying to avoid a pedestrian who crossed the road, he said.