VIDEO: Police constables abducted by robbers; One dead, one injured
May 6, 2014
A police constable was shot dead and another injured after being abducted by a group that were returning from a robbery at Badagamuwa, Kurunegala, Police said a short while ago.
The two policemen had been on traffic duties were abducted at approximately 2am today, Police said. Police constable 41497 Sampath was shot dead and constable 34098 Wijesuriya has sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at the Kurunugala hospital.
The officers had been abducted and taken to the Badagamuwa forest and shot, police confirmed. Six police teams have been deployed to conduct investigations and apprehend the perpetrators.
Ready to quit if accusations are proven – Police Spokesman
May 6, 2014
Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana says that he is prepared to resign from the police service if it is proven that he has received any undue benefits apart from the salary, allowances and privileges officially provided by the Police Department for his position.
The Police Spokesman made these comments in response to a question during the Derana 360° programme last night, over accusations directed at him by various groups including the opposition parties.
SSP Ajith Rohana further revealed that an easier system will be introduced in the near future for motorists who have violated traffic laws to pay their respective fines.
He stated that the new method will use mobile phones to pay fines and that it will be introduced before the end of this year or at the beginning of next year.
The Police Spokesman made these comments in response to a question during the Derana 360° programme last night, over accusations directed at him by various groups including the opposition parties.
SSP Ajith Rohana further revealed that an easier system will be introduced in the near future for motorists who have violated traffic laws to pay their respective fines.
He stated that the new method will use mobile phones to pay fines and that it will be introduced before the end of this year or at the beginning of next year.
