The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information regarding unlawful killing of a young man by the Sri Lankan police. Subash Indika Jayasinghe (24), a resident of Kithuwala, was riding his motorbike in the company of his passenger, Saveen Chathuranga (18) when they were flagged down by officers attached to the Nittambuwa Police Station. The two men had just alighted from the bike when one of the officers shot Indika point blank in the chest. No words were spoken and no warnings were given. The police made no effort to provide medical assistance to the victim who died shortly after.
16 June 2014