An investigation has been launched on the directions of the Inspector Normal of Police (IGP) concerning a video on social media of an incident that allegedly came about contained in the Ambalangoda Police Station.
In response to info reported thus far, the Sub-Inspector of Police who was in control of the group that arrested the suspect concerned within the incident has been transferred from the Ambalangoda Police Station with speedy impact.
Police stated the related investigation is being carried out below the supervision of the Deputy Inspector Normal of Police in control of the Galle Division.
Police said that the aged man recognized as the daddy within the video was arrested by the Ambalangoda Police on Aug. 24 for allegedly behaving indecently whereas strolling alongside a highway inebriated.
Police stated that throughout the arrest, the suspect tried to flee from the law enforcement officials and that the video reportedly reveals indicators of bleeding believed to have occurred when he fell.
The suspect was subsequently admitted to Base Hospital, Balapitiya, yesterday (Aug. 25), and following an examination by the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO), the Balapitiya Further Justice of the Peace ordered his launch on bail.
Nevertheless, police stated {that a} additional investigation has been launched on the directions of the IGP concerning the video circulating on social media.
Movies of the incident, together with a video wherein the aged man describes the incident, are at the moment circulating extensively on social media.
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