Cop in a soup; transferred for halting top rank officer’s wife from jogging

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A policeman who was on duty at a checkpoint near the Ananda College in Maradana, reported to have not allowed the wife of a top ranked police officer-in-charge in the Colombo area to pass the checkpoint for jogging, has been transferred to another checkpoint within minutes, according to police sources.

The incident took place near the Ananda College Junction along the Borella-Maradana road, when a policeman attached to the Maradana Police station was on duty at the barrier, sources said.

The constable, on duty had reportedly stopped the wife of the officer when she tried to walk towards Borella from the official residence for physical warm up during the travel restrictions are in place.

The woman reportedly yelled at the cop, telling him that she is the wife of a high-ranking police officer and tried to proceed past the barrier.

The policeman told her to return and go back, explaining that everyone is equal before the law.

At that time, the woman had called her husband on her mobile and explained the situation and raised her voice towards the policeman so that he could hear.

It was reported that high ranked officer told the constable that she is his wife, and said in a loud voice to let her go for jogging, the sources said.

However, the policeman told the officer that the travel restrictions rules have been imposed and questioned that what will happen if other people also want to go for jogging.

However, the woman reportedly was jogging along the main road ignoring the policeman's warning.

A moment later, the policeman received a telephone call to report him to the Punchi Borella Police checkpoint for duty with immediate effect.

However, a few hours later the policeman had returned to his earlier station to resume duties, after other officers raised the matter to the senior officers condemning the incident.

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that an investigation has been launched by the SSP Colombo (Central) into the incident.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya and Bimal Shyaman)

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Comments - 16

ANTON Saturday, 29 May 2021 01:38 PM

WELL DONE, SYSTEMS HAVE STARTED CHANGING.

joseph Saturday, 29 May 2021 01:46 PM

This is sri lanka my friend where innocent people get punish while the wrong doers go unpunished.

Bhagya N Saturday, 29 May 2021 01:46 PM

A democratic country with a failing system in place. Shame on you guys

being human Saturday, 29 May 2021 01:48 PM

I appreciate the cop's bravery..! Hats off bro

Ram Saturday, 29 May 2021 05:33 PM

Will he be persecuted in some other way? That should not be.

Ralaharamy Saturday, 29 May 2021 05:39 PM

Vihin Weeraya Wenawa. How long are in service not to understand the system? Nobody will call you HERO. Others in the know, you are are ZERO.

Sam Silva Saturday, 29 May 2021 05:49 PM

There is nothing to investigate. She broke the law and have to face the consequences. She should be fined severely.

Wicked system Sunday, 30 May 2021 08:30 AM

The cop was brave. It has to be ensured he is protected. Even is colleagues will side line him for fear of retribution.

Prem Nalin Sunday, 30 May 2021 08:31 AM

Top rank? What happed to ALL top people of the world in the past became old, week, sick

Sambo Sunday, 30 May 2021 08:47 AM

This is the practical situation in Sri Lanka. This women takes more than the powers of her husband. Who the hell does she think she is just because her husband is a top officer in the police. Then what can you expect from the politicians. Where is the one country one law. Over to you Mr. President.

N SENA Sunday, 30 May 2021 09:10 AM

SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ARRESTED LIKE OTHERS. THIS COUNTRY SUPPOSED TO PRACTICE ONE LAW. WHAT INVESTIGATIONS, THIS CASE PROVED BEYOND DOUBT THAT SHE IS GUILTY OF THE OFFENCE

Saman Sunday, 30 May 2021 09:17 AM

Ok .why was she not arrested for breaking the travel restrictions in first place? Should have been arrested as it is for anyone else .

Ronnie Bugger Sunday, 30 May 2021 10:09 AM

If I was the supreme authority, I would have immediately arrested and jailed this so called cop for obstruction of civil law, give the same treatment to his so called wife for violation of health guidelines and 'decorated' the policeman on duty for his heroism.

Jude Sunday, 30 May 2021 10:50 AM

DM, get that check-point policeman's Bank account details certainly I want to deposit some money for duty conscious cop for his valiant attempt!!

Demuni Uduwara Sunday, 30 May 2021 06:13 PM

Cop should be sacked according to Gota.

Jayam Ratnam Monday, 31 May 2021 11:05 AM

This high ranking police officer, must be a Rajapaksa clan crony , to order that police constable to move immediately to different location. In Sri Lanka different rules for different people.

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