Police have arrested six individuals in connection with an incident of obstructing the official duties of a Police officer in uniform in Trincomalee.
A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media showing a group obstructing the duties of a Police officer in Nilaveli, Trincomalee over a traffic incident.
The chief suspect involved in the incident was arrested on March 31 after being produced in court. He was remanded until April 3, 2025.
“A group of 10 persons were seen obstructing the duties of the Police officers and later assaulting them, Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said.
The other suspects who had fled the area, were arrested on Tuesday (April 1) Police said. The suspects aged between 35 to 45 were residents of Nilaveli.
Two more suspects have been identified, while Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)
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