During last Presidential election time, for attacking and causing injuries to UNP supporters, Kurunegala Pradesha Saba former Chairman, Patrick Karunasighe was sentenced to 10 years jail term by the Kurunegala High Court Judge, Menaka Wijesundara. His brother Pradeeb Karunasena too was sentenced jail term. In addition, they were imposed Rs 10,000 fine in respect of each charge for 6 charges.