Five officers arrested over Peliyagoda suspect’s death

26 February 2017 04:13 pm

Five Police officers of the Peliyagoda Police had been arrested in connection with yesterday’s death of a suspect in Police custody, Police said.

Peliyagoda Police Special Crimes Division arrested the suspects today.

The victim, who was arrested over an alleged vehicle robbery, was reported dead on Saturday.

A Sub –Inspector and four Constables were arrested during an investigation following an autopsy.

The Peliyagoda Police Special Crimes Division is conducting investigations. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)