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Homagama Police OIC Arrested Over Custody Death Investigation
The Officer-in-Charge of Homagama Police Station's Crimes Division has been arrested as authorities investigate a death that occurred while the individual was in police custody. Three officers have been suspended pending the outcome of inquiries.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Police arrested the Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Division at Homagama Police Station on Wednesday in connection with the death of a person held in custody at the station. The arrest follows preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Three police officers attached to the Homagama station, including the detained OIC, have had their duties suspended with immediate effect. The suspensions were implemented as authorities pursue inquiries into the incident.
Homagama Magistrate Rajinda Jayasuriya has ordered the Colombo South Crimes Division to assume investigative responsibilities in the matter. The judicial intervention signals the seriousness with which authorities are treating the case and ensures independent oversight of the investigation.
The Police Complaints Authority and the Criminal Investigation Department are expected to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances of the death. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the incident or the individuals involved.