18 arrested for assault on police

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Eighteen persons were arrested for allegedly attempting to assault two policemen who were on duty in Pavakkudi, Vavunathivu this evening, the police said.

The suspects had attempted to trouble the two policemen who were on duty at the Pavakkudi Samurdhi Bank.

A patrol team from the elite Special Task Force (STF) had tried to disperse a crowd of around 150 to 200 civilians who gathered around the bank. They are to be produced in courts tomorrow and the Vavunathivu police are conducting further investigations. (SD)

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Konde Bendapucheenaa Friday, 19 August 2011 04:54 AM

Not a good sign

thinuka Friday, 19 August 2011 05:08 AM

Take tough action.. dont let anyone to play & make different low & order !!!

CW Friday, 19 August 2011 06:26 AM

Do not release them until proven innocense, find who is behind them & lock them up, too, no matter who they are.

sltk2004k Friday, 19 August 2011 06:28 AM

Good move. Please give maximum punishment under law, so that it can be a lesson for other also. We should not let anyone to do this type of attacks on police and forces.

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