Borella OIC succumbs to injuries

Borella Police OIC Prasad Siriwardhana who was admitted to the Avissawella Hospital following a mishap during a stand off in Hanwella, succumbed to his injuries a while ago, the Police said.

OIC Siriwardhana was injured as a tree, cut by the protestors, fell on him during a protest conducted against a rubber factory in the area by residents.

Another four persons injured in the incident has also been admitted to the hospital.

(Courtesy : DM Online)