MP Archchuna arrested over firearm threat allegation
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 27, 2026 - 12:22 pm
MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested by Ilavalai Police today over allegations of threatening a woman with a firearm and unlawful entry.
Acting Police Media Spokesman, Superintendent of Police (SP) Minura Senarath, said the suspect is due to be produced before the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court.
The arrest is linked to an incident reported on April 25, 2026, in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna.
According to reports, MP Archchuna had allegedly threatened a woman while holding a firearm during a dispute over a plot of land.
A case regarding the ownership of the land is already being heard before a Magistrate’s Court.
MP Archchuna claims the land belongs to him, while a woman has also claimed ownership of the same property.
On April 25, the MP had reportedly been clearing the land when two women arrived at the location and argued with him, claiming that part of the land belonged to them.
The argument is said to have escalated, leading to the alleged threat.
Police arrested MP Archchuna this morning, and further legal action is expected after he is produced before court.