Suspect dies in cell: IGP orders action against duty officers

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IGP Pujith Jayasundara had ordered stern action against the OIC of the Pitigala Police Station and other officers following the death of a suspect in a remand cell at the Police station today, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

44-year-old Magodapathirage Hemavipul was found dead inside the Police cell this afternoon. The Police arrested the suspect in connection with a family dispute at Marakgoda.

“The Police believe that the suspect had committed suicide in the cell,” he said.

IGP Pujith Jayasundara instructed investigations into the matter and to take stern disciplinary action against the OIC and other officers.

He said the officers on duty at the Police station had failed to fulfill their duty while the suspect was in custody.

Sources said the Police officers on duty would be interdicted pending investigation.(Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Siri de Alwis Tuesday, 19 September 2017 02:47 PM

First one has to investigate IGP for bad behavior!Siri

Tourist Tuesday, 19 September 2017 03:30 PM

It looks Sri Lankan Police are not fit for purpose,sack all of them and gradually start from scratch.Politicians are so involved in fraud they fear to act against the police and that makes Sri Lankan Police UNTOUCHABLES.

singapore sling Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:50 AM

Yes and get cops from Singapore, as it is the trend.

ANTON Tuesday, 19 September 2017 04:51 PM

BECAUSE , HE WAS NOT FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO DIE IN A PRISON HOSPITAL.

ceylon Tuesday, 19 September 2017 04:59 PM

hundreds or even thousands killed by police.tens of thousands tortured.lanka police kniwn to world as un civilisenesscorruption and criminal activities. via DM Android App

Hautaum Tuesday, 19 September 2017 07:20 PM

reported alleged suicide, such pre information should avoid before investigation as it is in police custody, so should be correct information passed to the public

Lord Wolfstein Wednesday, 20 September 2017 11:57 AM

IGP Pujith Jayasundara do not forget to order stern action against yourself because of mishandling subordinates.

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