The Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Pugoda Police, who was arrested over the death of a 21-year-old youth in custody, was remanded until 27 October, said the Police Spokesman.
The Pugoda Police OIC was suspended on Sunday (18) after a suspect who was under the custody of the Pugoda Police passed away following hospitalisation recently.
A 21-year-old youth arrested on 11 October in connection with a robbery was reported dead upon admission to the Ragama Teaching Hospital allegedly due to sudden illness.
An investigation was later launched into the incident under the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of the Colombo Equestrian Division, on the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Accordingly, eight persons including a police sergeant were arrested in connection with the incident following preliminary inquiries.
The Pugoda Police OIC was suspended on Sunday (18) after a suspect who was under the custody of the Pugoda Police passed away following hospitalisation recently.
A 21-year-old youth arrested on 11 October in connection with a robbery was reported dead upon admission to the Ragama Teaching Hospital allegedly due to sudden illness.
An investigation was later launched into the incident under the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of the Colombo Equestrian Division, on the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Accordingly, eight persons including a police sergeant were arrested in connection with the incident following preliminary inquiries.