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Six arrested following assault on luxury bus crew in Kalutara
Police have arrested six individuals in connection with an attack on staff members of a luxury bus service in the Kalutara district. The incident marks another case of violence targeting transport workers in the region.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement officials apprehended the six suspects following the assault on crew members of a long-distance luxury bus service operating in Kalutara. The arrests were made as police intensified investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Details regarding the exact nature of the assault and the identities of those targeted remain under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the specific location within the Kalutara district where the incident occurred or the extent of injuries sustained by the affected crew members.
The apprehensions come amid growing concerns over attacks on transport workers across the country. Bus crews have increasingly become targets of violence, raising questions about passenger safety and worker security on intercity routes.
The arrested individuals are expected to be produced before court as police continue their inquiries into the matter. Authorities are examining possible motives for the assault and whether additional charges may be filed against those in custody.