Four police constables from the Wadduwa Police Station have been arrested and suspended in connection with the death of a suspect who was released on bail after being in Police custody, according to the Police Media Spokesperson.
The constables were arrested by the Panadura Criminal Investigation Division on charges of assault, and will be produced before the Panadura Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
The suspect arrested by Wadduwa Police and later released on bail died under unclear circumstances, with the suspect’s family alleging that he was assaulted by Police officers.
Earlier today, Police issuing a statement said that the individual was taken into custody by officers on nigh patrol on February 10, 2025.
After being granted bail, he reportedly fell ill and was admitted to the Panadura hospital, where he later passed away, Police said.
Relatives of the deceased have lodged a complaint, raising concerns over the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent death. A post-mortem examination is scheduled today (Feb 12).
The Police Media unit said that an internal investigation is underway, and forensic experts will conduct further examinations into the incident. (Newswire)
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