Cop interdicted for assaulting journo

9 May 2011 09:35 am

A  police officer of the Panadura police traffic branch has been suspended while another has been sacked with immediate effect, after they allegedly assaulted ITN journalist Nirsohan Premathilka yesterday, Police Chief Mahinda Balasuriya said.

He added that both policemen have been arrested and taken into custody for further investigations and prosecution. (Sadun A. Jayasekara)