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Bar Association demands urgent probe into Homagama police custody death
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has called for an immediate and transparent investigation following the death of a 29-year-old man in police custody at Homagama. The deceased, identified as Ishara Harshakumara, was a father of two.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised serious concerns over the circumstances surrounding the death of Ishara Harshakumara, 29, who died while held in custody by Homagama Police. In a statement, the BASL has demanded an urgent, impartial and transparent inquiry into the incident.
Harshakumara, who leaves behind two children, was in police custody when his death occurred. The Bar Association's intervention reflects growing concern among legal professionals regarding the need for accountability and proper investigation procedures in such cases.
The BASL has emphasized the importance of establishing the exact circumstances that led to the suspect's death while in state custody. The association's call for action underscores broader concerns about custodial safety and the protection of individuals' rights during police detention.
Authorities have not yet released detailed information regarding the circumstances of the death or the preliminary findings of investigations into the incident.