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An investigation into a video which circulated on social media earlier today, which showed a police officer mercilessly  assaulting a civilian, has received wide spread condemnation on social media while police have launched an immediate investigation. 

Investigations revealed that the officer had assaulted the civilian, who was a lorry driver after an accident in Pannipitiya this morning.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said that the incident had taken place when the lorry crashed into the Traffic OIC of the Maharagama Police.

The OIC had been admitted to the Colombo South Teaching Hospital. 

The police constable who had assaulted the driver was present with the OIC during the accident. 

The Police Spokesman said that thought the lorry driver was at fault with his reckless driving, the police officer did not have any right to assault the driver in this manner.

"Therefore, we have initiated an investigation into this and we will take disciplinary action against the police constable," DIG Rohana said. 

DIG Rohana added that the Nugegoda Division SSP had initiated a special investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekera instructed to suspend the constable assaulting the driver .(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya )


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  • Punchi Banda Monday, 29 March 2021 07:36 PM

    This happens when we create a society that has superiors and inferiors. This is being done with impunity to minorities by people in uniform. No action is being taken now it is happening to everyone

    Aj Monday, 29 March 2021 09:24 PM

    Very true Banda

    Lord Kent Monday, 29 March 2021 09:55 PM

    A country gets the police it deserves, human rights anyone?! This policeman needs to be dismissed and charged with assault, there is another man who strikes the driver in the head with a weapon who also needs charging. This is the law of the jungle.

    karu Monday, 29 March 2021 10:00 PM

    Not assault but attempted murder as per the video in circulation

    Ranaweera Monday, 29 March 2021 10:06 PM

    Drivers who crash into people get assaulted by the bystanders heavily. Same mentality with the police. You have to discipline reckless drivers by implementing multiple actions. Many reckless drivers get away after bribing the traffic policemen. Policeman in this case should be sent to the jail for taking law into his hand.

    GC Monday, 29 March 2021 10:11 PM

    For each one recorded like this, how many other similar incidents may have happened and may be happening unknown us?

    Ramesh Monday, 29 March 2021 10:12 PM

    Third incident on social media about actions by police against the public. Will there be any action by the authorities other than appointing commissions?

    Raj Monday, 29 March 2021 10:13 PM

    The usual punishment is transferring him to another Police area so that he can satisfy his thirst in that area!

    roobarbie Monday, 29 March 2021 10:29 PM

    My experience is that drivers in Sri Lanka are the most incompetent and reckless drivers in the whole world. Once they get behind the steering wheel, they think and behave as if they are driving a military tank in a large open field. Not a trace of care for other road users, as if he is the only road user at the time.

    Truth matter Monday, 29 March 2021 10:36 PM

    He is paid by public for his uniform; for his motabike; his food and yet to beat public like this is horrible . It is fault of politics..

    roland.boniface Monday, 29 March 2021 10:43 PM

    Is it surprising that we are condemned at all UN sessions when we have people who do not deserve to be in uniform and practice the jungle law.

    Srilankan Monday, 29 March 2021 10:55 PM

    Thuggish politicians, thuggish police and thuggish officials, looks like the UN did the right thing.

    S. Perera Monday, 29 March 2021 10:56 PM

    Lorry drivers, bus drivers and some three wheel drivers all deserve the same treatment. I would give this cop a promotion.

    G abe Monday, 29 March 2021 11:11 PM

    Police need proper training on how to handle conflict without breaking laws, alot of countries will try calm or subdue a person here they are assaulted, police have too much power there need to be accountability

    Being human Monday, 29 March 2021 11:19 PM

    Lankan wrestling maniac by the police.. SHAME..!!

    Rohan Monday, 29 March 2021 11:28 PM

    Police Spokesman to say as usual an investigation will be carried out no one knows thereafter the findings

    Palayang Yakko Tuesday, 30 March 2021 12:31 PM

    He will be promoted and eventually end up as a minister

    police justice Tuesday, 30 March 2021 01:31 PM

    take the lorry driver to search hidden weapons !

    Ravi Wednesday, 31 March 2021 12:53 PM

    Dann Sapada


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