Sri Lankan police arrest ruling party MPs over mob violence

Sri Lankan police arrested two ruling party lawmakers for allegedly instigating mob violence that plunged the country into days of unrest and left nine people dead last week, officials said Wednesday .

Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayathilake were among 22 politicians - including former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his son Namal - whose passports were impounded last week following allegations that they instigated violence.

Four ministers were appointed on Saturday. Official sources said Wickremesinghe was still in talks with potential coalition partners to finalise his cabinet.

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