Daisy daisy; No carriage but a bicycle built for two

A leading band's musician was stranded after a performance held at a hotel in Colombo. He went halfway with his band mates and reached Orugodawatta, from where he was planning to walk towards Kadawatha to reach his home.

Meanwhile his father, an executive officer of a state institute, learning that his son was walking home had asked for a bicycle from a neighbour as both of his cars had run out of petrol. He reached his son by riding from Kadawatha to Orugodawatta.

The roads were pitch dark as the road lamps had been switched off to conserve power, while three wheel drivers who were at fuel queues were enjoying liquor and meals.

On his way back after getting his son on board the bicycle and his guitar and music equipment on to his back. A Police officer suddenly stopped him and asked "Where are the lights for the bicycle?".

The Police officer also asked whether they were carrying explosives.

The executive officer who happened to be tired had replied to the Police officer and asked whether the street lights were operative or whether he took action against the people enjoying liquor on the road. He also remarked that in a crisis situation where there was no fuel and people were using other modes of transport the Police officer's only concern was the lamp on the bike.

The musician had told the Police officer that Police should not be putting pressure on affected people, but should be assisting them. He also asked the Police officer not to play a comedic role by trying to act like a Policeman in an Indian action film. With that homily, the understanding Policeman allowed them to go.

We wonder whether he was aware of the word's from the famous song titled "Daisy, Daisy."