Police Constable who assaulted civilian on road interdicted
Posted by Editor on March 29, 2021 - 8:16 pm
A police constable attached to Maharagama Police has been interdicted over an assault on a civilian, a video of which went viral on social media.
Police said the incident was reported this morning at Pannipitiya in the Maharagama police area this morning (29).
Sri Lanka Police launched a probe into the incident after the video clip of the said police constable assaulting a civilian in the middle of the road.
Investigations revealed that the police constable had assaulted the civilian, who was a lorry driver after an accident in Pannipitiya this morning.
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that the incident had taken place when the lorry crashed into the Traffic OIC of the Maharagama Police.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka declares essential services to ensure recovery after Cyclone Ditwah January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka disburses Rs. 50,000 relief to 70% of Cyclone Ditwah victims January 31, 2026
- Sri Lanka to launch national review on social media’s impact on children January 30, 2026
- Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia move to boost industrial cooperation January 30, 2026
- Johnston Fernando, two sons and others further remanded until February 13, 2026 January 30, 2026
