Two policemen assaulted in Jaffna

30 July 2017 02:28 pm - 17 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Two Police Constables, attached to the Kopay Police Station had been hacked and assaulted by an unidentified sword gang in the Kopay area this afternoon, the Police said.

It was reported that the gang of had come on four motorcycles, while the former were attending to inquire a complaint near Nanthavil Amman Kovil in Kondavil.

The assailants, armed with swords and clubs, had fled the scene after committing the crime, the Police said.

Constables Surendran (6946) and Dhammika (60581) had sustained injuries. Both the officers were admitted to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.

Their condition was not known to be serious.

The Kopay Police said that they had launched an inquiry and yet to identify the suspects in connection with the incident. (Thilanka Kanakarathna and Romesh Madushanka)

Video by Gobi Ranjan

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 17

Raj Gophal Sunday, 30 July 2017 03:33 PM

IGP Please send OIC of the WWelika POlice Station to relevant area (Jaffna) immediatly with the Kolonnawa guys

Dinushan Sunday, 30 July 2017 03:40 PM

In the late 70s there were similar incidents and bank robberies in Jaffna. Shortly after the LTTE was born.

Indika Sunday, 30 July 2017 03:42 PM

This is what happens when you expose the State Intelligence machinery.

Hautaum Sunday, 30 July 2017 04:02 PM

Jaffna wanted real law enforce unit for peace..Some gang of culprits and corrupted Policemen are responsible for the present situation.They have well known how to commit crimes and how to escape from law and order.

Arnold Sunday, 30 July 2017 04:12 PM

Looks like JO is buy trying to create chaos in the country. Jathivadees in the South and armed gangs in the North.

SL Sunday, 30 July 2017 04:13 PM

shoot them !

sss Sunday, 30 July 2017 05:21 PM

Is this beginning of the end or back to square one or end of the beginning?

Subramaniam Sunday, 30 July 2017 05:23 PM

Corrupt politicians don't like peace in this country. should send them all to jail soon.

Jagath Leanage Sunday, 30 July 2017 05:58 PM

Now, these policemen should armed with repeater pistols. When necessity aries should use them.

Upul Sunday, 30 July 2017 06:01 PM

This indicate that there are remnants of the LTTE and looks like it's trying to come back again. Security forces must be on alert and these types of gangsters should be wiped out.

Noth Sunday, 30 July 2017 06:25 PM

This type of things happening all over Sri Lanka, if that happens in Noth then it is LTTE, what about if happens in south?

thiru thiruchelvam Sunday, 30 July 2017 06:38 PM

There were concerns by citizens that gang warfare and robberies were taking place in Jaffna for some time. No action was taken by the administrators. Therefore this the result. Strong action is required by the Government and the NPC as soon as possible. It should be neutralized. I don't think there is any reincarnation of LTTE.

sss Sunday, 30 July 2017 06:52 PM

Mrs B and M. Senanayake planned Mahaweli water to north and hope for multiracial settlements in Wanni. But dictator JR in his thuggish and narrow minded way stopped it

Hari Mani Sunday, 30 July 2017 07:06 PM

Nothing to do with the revival of a LTTE, its all about rogue elements making use of a weak/corrupt government and police hierarchy failing to up hold law. Sadly its the innocent Jaffna civilians suffering from these terror elements.

Nihal Amarasekera Sunday, 30 July 2017 07:08 PM

Leave them alone. There are trying to flower. Don't nip them in the bud.

rom Monday, 31 July 2017 08:37 AM

Get them soon sorted out .

Smart Aleck Monday, 31 July 2017 03:09 PM

Will we need Gota back??

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Two policemen assaulted in Jaffna

Comments - 17

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

New Visa procedure implemented

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

April 15 declared a government holiday

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

MIRROR CRICKET

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

TODAY'S HEADLINES

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win