Kosgama Police OIC suspended

The Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Kosgama Police station Thilina Hettiarachchi has been suspended with immediate effect for releasing nine suspects on police bail. He is accused of not following proper protocol in releasing the suspects who were arrested on charges of illegal gem mining.

Police media division stated that his services were suspended by the Sabaragamuwa DIG Lalith Jayasinghe. It is suspected that the OIC had diverted from usual procedures due to alleged corruption, Police said. Inquiries over the conduct are currently underway.