Police constable killed in accident

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A 53-year-old Police Constable attached to the Meegahatenna Police Station was killed by a speeding van travelling towards Pitigala, on the Palawatta – Pitigala Road last night, Police said.

The constable identified as Udagepalage Don Ranjith was on duty when he met with the accident. Police said the victim succumbed to his injuries after he was admitted to the Meegahatenna Hospital.

The driver of the van, a 29-year-old army soldier has been arrested.

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Kaboos Friday, 21 October 2016 11:43 AM

The authorities should impose fine jail term and total ban on licence

Madiya Friday, 21 October 2016 11:45 AM

These guys in uniform think the are above the which was confirmed from the top. A home and home affair. Sad man made disasters.

rasheed Friday, 21 October 2016 12:09 PM

These army drivers always break traffic law.

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