Cop caught on camera assaulting woman interdicted
September 29, 2014 02:13 pm
The Police Sergeant who was caught on camera assaulting a woman at the Ratnapura Town has been interdicted today, police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.
The video of the incident, captured by a witness using a mobile phone, had gone viral on social media websites recently, prompting criticism on the Sri Lankan police department.
The video shows a police officer verbally abusing and repeatedly assaulting a woman with a baton-like object on the streets in broad daylight.
Responding to media reports over the incident, the Police Department had questioned the credibility of the footage and source.
However, a special inquiry was launched into the incident while statements were recorded from the victim and witnesses.
The video of the incident, captured by a witness using a mobile phone, had gone viral on social media websites recently, prompting criticism on the Sri Lankan police department.
The video shows a police officer verbally abusing and repeatedly assaulting a woman with a baton-like object on the streets in broad daylight.
Responding to media reports over the incident, the Police Department had questioned the credibility of the footage and source.
However, a special inquiry was launched into the incident while statements were recorded from the victim and witnesses.
