A heartbreaking send-off

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Hundreds of people were seen gathered along the roads to pay last respect to Police Sergeant Suranga Pradeep Weerasinghe who was killed during the exchange of fire between the police and an underworld gang in Matara on Friday. His final rites were held at the Matara public cemetery this evening. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

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S.P.RAMKUMAR Sunday, 24 June 2018 08:26 PM

We pray for his soul rest in peace.

Ceylon Sunday, 24 June 2018 10:25 PM

Immediatly after this kind of insident government and police promise to help.but few years later can hear they never helped them.empty promisess.sp was beaten to death few years ago in jaffna while trying to settle a dispute.this honest officer living in rented home with family.up to today this helpless wife and children didnt recieve any assistence.

Ravi Monday, 25 June 2018 06:57 AM

That is the Sri Lankan way! Would you expect anything different?

yahiya Monday, 25 June 2018 08:37 AM

Entire peace keepers are salute to you

Hassan Mubarak Monday, 25 June 2018 10:37 AM

Good, but there was no one willing to help him when he really wanted someone to take him to hospital!

Jayamini Perera Monday, 25 June 2018 03:12 PM

Good bye Brother, may your soul rest in peace, Aameen!

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