Police vow stringent action against Sub Inspector in shooting incident after pursuit

Nimal Friday, 19 January 2024 12:33 PM

What obligation does the driver has to stop his vehicle when these so-called police dogs are in civilian attire? It could have been a hold up or even worse, The police spokesperson is now obliged to speak the truth because of the video footage. The shooting has been done with just one thing in mind and that is cold blooded murder. We will even take this matter to UNHRC if deemed necessary. Even the PTA does not give these scoundrels the right to go on a shooting spree at their will and fancy.

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Mohan Gil Friday, 19 January 2024 12:34 PM

The weapon should be in a holster securely. should not be drawn if the victim was unarmed, remove all guns from trigger happy police, this is what they do flaunt their official weapon even when in civil. some licenced private gun holders who use their weapons for sporting purposes use their guns illegally when not at the range this needs to be strictly monitored too.

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Neel Jayanatha Friday, 19 January 2024 12:48 PM

Srilanka police is the one of most worst public service of the our region. Specially least incidents related to the Yukkthi operation is part of the harassment to the public. Whatever says our minster and Act.IGP its its clearly proven that failure of the police department.what ever reason police can't fire the unarmed civilians that's common rule.Sri Lanka became a Killing filed of the Asia.

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Kumara Friday, 19 January 2024 01:16 PM

Fortunately someone has recorded the incident. Otherwise police definitely will say the driver was carrying drugs and justify the shooting.

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Wagner Friday, 19 January 2024 02:04 PM

Mr Talduwa you want us to belive you the officer will be transfered to an air condition office that is it

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C.K.Lankaputhra Friday, 19 January 2024 04:14 PM

Bhuthiya (ownership) not the yukthiya on the road.

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Rubu Fernando Friday, 19 January 2024 05:02 PM

The SI's firearm "accidentally discharged"??? and fatally wounded the victim??? What a load of BS from the spokesman of for these uniformed thugs who are most often drunk while on duty or high on drugs which they push?

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Gayantha Hemachandra Friday, 19 January 2024 05:29 PM

This incident proves again that Sri Lanka is a police state where the uniformed men can kill their fellow citizens if they think so. Who will save the public from those devils in uniform…?

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Punchi Friday, 19 January 2024 07:31 PM

We have become habitualised in killing each other. This was prevalent in our 2500 year civilisation before the British arrived and has reestablished after the British departed.

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Jerome Friday, 19 January 2024 07:33 PM

There should be a periodic mental assessment test to assess the eligibility of the police to handle a weapon, taking into account his or her behavioral patern, attitudes, anger management levels, memory power, identification etc. There can be undiagnosed regards, depression patients in uniform.

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Buddhist Saturday, 20 January 2024 12:29 AM

If Minister Tiran Alles is a decent person, he should resign immediately.

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Gt Saturday, 20 January 2024 12:37 AM

How many incidents like this have happened in sl? Motorbike assassinations every month with precision and skill like they were trained for it, how many were actually criminals and not armed forces/police carrying out these hits? Was this cop pointing the gun at the man? While inspecting the lorry he was pointing it at the guy? Why should anyone stop for someone in plain clothes with a weapon? This is fishy, maybe police was angry he didn't stop, maybe he had alot of money to be stolen? What use is the police force when they are committing the most offences???

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Cherath Saturday, 20 January 2024 10:05 AM

As Nimal points out, what is the obligation for a driver to stop when someone in civilian gear is waving a gun from the roadside? No, this is ample proof that if you are not-of-the-filthy-rich class, you will be chased and gunned down like a stray dog. How can rupees pay for the loss of a father and husband?

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DOT Sunday, 21 January 2024 03:06 PM

Please don't be emotional and be fair! This officer has done llots of good things in past. Which were also circulated in social media.

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