Four cops injured in Nawaladi

Four policemen were injured when villagers in the Nawaladi area in Valachchenei turned violent when they attempted to forcibly take away a suspect who was in Police custody.

The incident took place when the suspect known in the area as ‘Grease Devil’, for frightening women in the area, was arrested by the police. The villagers intended to take him into their custody.

The suspect and the four policemen are receiving treatment at the Batticaloa Hospital. The villagers had pelted stones at the police. Two police jeeps were also damaged during the clash.  (Supun Dias) (Pix by Sarifa)