Policeman’s revolver taken away in Batticaloa

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The revolver of one on duty traffic policemen had been taken away by an individual while two other policemen had tried to take an unlicensed motorcycle to the Police Station in Puttur, Batticaloa, said Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara.

Two other individuals, who had come on a motorcycle, had attempted to stop the policemen taking the unlicensed motorcycle to the police station and had fallen on the road in the attempt.

Following the incident, the policemen had been assaulted by residents, SP Gunasekera said. The two police constables were admitted to hospital following the incident.

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Jayantha Thursday, 04 July 2019 05:51 PM

Is Puttur an area where Sri Lankan law applies?

Ralahamy Thursday, 04 July 2019 10:45 PM

Does Puttur Police come under the jurisdiction of Sri Lanka Police? This is the relevant question now.

Ravi Friday, 05 July 2019 05:51 AM

Any association with IS terroristGroup?

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