Charge Sheets Issued Against 12 Cops Regarding Embilipitiya Clash

The Police Commission said, that 12 cops, who were on duty when a clash erupted between police and a group, which resulted in the death of a 29-year-old in Embilipitiya, have been issued with  charge sheets.

An Assistant Superintendent of Police 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).