The driver of a private bus that was seen driving along railway tracks in the Puwakpitiya area has been arrested in Embilipitiya.

Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the bus has also been taken into police custody.

A video of the private bus driving on the railway tracks, parallel to a congested main road, went viral on social media on Sunday, prompting the arrest.

Viral video : The driver of the private bus that was driven along the railway tracks at Puwakpitiya arrested – Police pic.twitter.com/MyzG8Gnl0M

— NewsWire  (@NewsWireLK) June 2, 2024