Two policemen mistaken for “grease devils” attacked by villagers
August 21, 2011 01:33 pm
Two police officers in civil clothes who had entered Gomarasankulam village in Vavuniya last night have been attacked by residents after they had allegedly been informed that “grease devils” had entered the village.
The heavily injured policemen are currently being treated at the Vavuniya Hospital, police said and added that nine (9) persons have been taken into custody over the incident.
Vavuniya Police further revealed that another two villagers involved in the clash are also receiving treatment at the Vavuniya Hospital under police protection.
The heavily injured policemen are currently being treated at the Vavuniya Hospital, police said and added that nine (9) persons have been taken into custody over the incident.
Vavuniya Police further revealed that another two villagers involved in the clash are also receiving treatment at the Vavuniya Hospital under police protection.