VIDEO: ARACHCHIKATTUWA PS CHAIRMAN REMANDED

October 21, 2013
Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Jagath Samantha Perera who was arrested over the alleged assault on three private bus operators has been remanded until November 4, the Ada Derana reporter confirms.

The PS Chairman is accused of assaulting a group of operators on a Chilaw-Colombo intercity bus in the Mahaweva area yesterday.

The private bus operators on the Chilaw-Colombo route protested the incident and began strike action last afternoon.

The Marawila police stated that the PS Chairman who surrendered to them today will be presented to the Marawila District Court.

KOSGAMA POLICE OIC SUSPENDED

October 21, 2013

The Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Kosgama Police station Thilina Hettiarachchi has been suspended with immediate effect for releasing nine suspects on police bail. He is accused of not following proper protocol in releasing the suspects who were arrested on charges of illegal gem mining.

Police media division stated that his services were suspended by the Sabaragamuwa DIG Lalith Jayasinghe. It is suspected that the OIC had diverted from usual procedures due to alleged corruption, Police said. Inquiries over the conduct are currently underway.