Charge sheets filed against 12 cops over Embilipitiya clash

April 7, 2016 11:36 am

The Police Commission (PC) says that 12 cops, who were on duty when a clash erupted between police and a group that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old in Embilipitiya, have been given charge sheets.

An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) has already been arrested and remanded in connection with the incident.

A source said that the members of the PC will decide on the steps to be taken in this regard during a scheduled meeting this afternoon (07).

Chamil Dharmaratne, former ASP of the Embilipitiya division is in custody on suspicion over the death of Sumith Prasanna, a father of one. The suspect will be produced before the Embilipitiya Magistrate again tomorrow (08).

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