Police constable killed in assault at Tangalle
Posted by Editor on February 18, 2022 - 9:16 am
A Police Constable was dead after being assaulted by a group at Vitharandeniya, Tangalle, last night (February 17).
The victim is reportedly a 34-year-old constable, the police said.
Police noted the Constable was assaulted by a group that arrived at his residence while he was there with his wife and another individual.
It was reportedly due to a dispute over property.
Further investigations are being carried out by the Tangalle Police.
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