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Three Homagama officers suspended following custody death inquiry
Police authorities have suspended three officers from the Homagama Police Station as investigations continue into the death of a suspect in custody. The action comes as officials examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Three police constables attached to the Homagama Police Station have been placed on suspension pending the outcome of investigations into a suspect's death while in custody, police said. The suspensions were issued as part of preliminary inquiries into the circumstances that led to the fatality. The identity of the deceased and full details of the incident have not been disclosed by authorities. Investigations are understood to be ongoing as officials seek to establish the sequence of events and determine whether proper procedures were followed during the suspect's detention. The Police Complaints Authority is expected to oversee the inquiry to ensure transparency in the investigation process.