Human Rights Commission Investigates Custodial Death At Kobeigane Police Station

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has launched an investigation into the recent custodial death at the Kobeigane Police Station. 

Five suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.

Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler said the victim of the custodial death had been allegedly involved in thefts, and were beaten by villager recently.

He said the villagers had tied him to a tree and beat him before police officers arrived at the scene.

According to the Police Spokesperson, F.U Wootler officers who arrived at the location took the victim to the police station but did not admit him to hospital. 

He was instead detained at the police station.

The victim was subsequently admitted to hospital but died the following day.

The deceased was a 41-year-old man.

Meanwhile, Two Sergeants and a Police Constable attached to the Kobeigane Police were suspended in connection with the incident.