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SI arrested after police weapon fired accidentally during tense situation in Thihagoda

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A 57-year-old Sub-Inspector (SI) attached to the Thihagoda Police has been arrested and interdicted following a tense situation reported in Thihagoda, Matara this evening.

Police said a tense situation was reported after a 15-year-old boy was injured when a police weapon was accidentally fired during a struggle with a group of people.

The incident occurred when a group of police officers went to check a group of suspicious persons in the Midellawala area in Matara. The injured was admitted to Karapitiya Hospital.

The SI, who was in charge of the police team at the time of the incident, was arrested and interdicted.


  Comments - 22

  • Spartacus Saturday, 29 October 2022 03:59 AM

    It obviously is manipulated as "accidently" when in actual fact it is the indiscipline and arrogance and impunity of the Policemen.

    Kangaroos Saturday, 29 October 2022 05:39 AM

    It’s time your country gets rid of the concept of Government Police and replace it by privatizing it.

    DOT Saturday, 29 October 2022 05:40 AM

    In an early report noticed that lots of police personal are not fit enough. Now news coming about poor wepon utilize skills.

    aston perera Saturday, 29 October 2022 05:53 AM

    doesnt look like an accident. police not physically or mentally fit, dont know what the law. police are not makers of law, there are maintain law and order, stupid police

    Sunil Saturday, 29 October 2022 06:25 AM

    This was no accident. This is deliberate murder.

    Buddhist Saturday, 29 October 2022 07:00 AM

    Every time the police shoot an accused, a protestor, or a child it's not a crime, how can this be? If the Judiciary and the Police act according to the laws of the land we will not be in such a bad situation with regard to the politicians and the economy.

    D P P Prasad Saturday, 29 October 2022 08:26 AM

    So as to find out the reason behind the shooting a thorough inquiry should be held. And then all we can ascertain the real happening Thus certain youngsters who are involved in some kind of illegal activities may lead to the incident. Therefore the police should conduct the all inquiries impartially

    Waco Saturday, 29 October 2022 01:16 PM

    The 57 years old police must be a senior person in the police with experience. Therefore the word “accidentally “ a fabricated one.

    Dee Saturday, 29 October 2022 02:05 PM

    Why did they run away when the police wanted to check the 3 wheeler? These people in 3 wheelers are reputed for all kinds of nefarious activities.

    Ben Saturday, 29 October 2022 03:11 PM

    It’s food for thought for any regime, who over depend on forces for own security, but far sighted Gota didn’t depend on unruly police and other forces but chose to leave presidency instead

    Ben Saturday, 29 October 2022 03:11 PM

    It’s food for thought for any regime, who over depend on forces for own security, but far sighted Gota didn’t depend on unruly police and other forces but chose to leave presidency instead

    Mohamed Saturday, 29 October 2022 05:21 PM

    No smoke without fire... Did u test the blood sample of the alleged SI for drugs n alcohol. I think this cop must be SOTHTHI SI, that's y accidentally triggered at a 14 year old boy. Bull shit@

    umas Saturday, 29 October 2022 06:10 PM

    No accident No accident police corrupt criminals drug sellers better than police

    maha Saturday, 29 October 2022 08:03 PM

    There must be more such incapable officers in the police department, all of them should be rehabilitated if reinstating or else let them to go home.

    Kumar Saturday, 29 October 2022 08:46 PM

    If it was an accidental why arrest. Those old guns must have hair triggers. So sensitive just a slight touch and it fires.

    Quolp Saturday, 29 October 2022 09:24 PM

    Had the incident happened under RAJAPAKSAS the whole world would have come forward to criticize them.

    Sam Saturday, 29 October 2022 10:11 PM

    Give students a free lunch in the afternoon then shoot them dead in the evening. Got to love the police.

    Give 72 hour leave for Police Sunday, 30 October 2022 07:34 AM

    I suggest that President give a 72 hours leave to the entire Police force. Let all the wise men who blast the Police for a single incident, enjoy the Police-free Sri Lanka, and decide whether we are correct! You all have no regard for the Policemen who keep awake and alert, so that you and I can walk on the street and sleep at home in safety. The Policemen do not come for duty, to kill any one in sight. They too have families, and love to live with their families safely. What will you do, if your ordered to carry dirty slippers of a woman who happened to a wife of a corrupt minister?

    Tissa Fernando Sunday, 30 October 2022 11:46 AM

    Sadistic police officer obsessed with Mexican movies for killing anyone that comes to his sight. Dig his history as well.

    safo Sunday, 30 October 2022 04:18 PM

    57years old???? people at this age should me at home of do a desk job.... this is the level of country security

    Crooks Galore Monday, 31 October 2022 07:19 AM

    According to statistics and what i was told by a few retiredIGPs, this IGP C. Wickramaratne has proven to be the worst IGP amongst the 35 IGPs of the Police Department. Keep licking the boots of the Rajapakse's and you can get your term extended. Well done Mr. Wickramaratne.

    annecunt Monday, 31 October 2022 06:26 PM

    SI on mephanthamine jail immediatly


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