Suspect dies in cell: IGP orders action against duty officers

19 September 2017 02:21 pm

IGP Pujith Jayasundara had ordered stern action against the OIC of the Pitigala Police Station and other officers following the death of a suspect in a remand cell at the Police station today, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

44-year-old Magodapathirage Hemavipul was found dead inside the Police cell this afternoon. The Police arrested the suspect in connection with a family dispute at Marakgoda.

“The Police believe that the suspect had committed suicide in the cell,” he said.

IGP Pujith Jayasundara instructed investigations into the matter and to take stern disciplinary action against the OIC and other officers.

He said the officers on duty at the Police station had failed to fulfill their duty while the suspect was in custody.

Sources said the Police officers on duty would be interdicted pending investigation.(Darshana Sanjeewa)