Youth fleeing from police jumps into tank

December 31, 2018   02:39 pm

A youth in an attempt to escape the pursuit of the Vavuniya police had jumped into the Vavuniya Tank, stated Ada Derana reporter.

According to the residents, the Vavuniya Police signaled a motorbike to stop under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, when the motorcyclist had sped away in fear of the Police.

Reportedly, the youth riding the motorbike had then jumped in to the Tank leaving the bike behind.

This incident had occurred at around 12 midnight last evening (30) and the Police had finally managed to capture the absconding youth.

The youth is currently under police custody and further investigation have been commenced by the Vavuniya Police.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Economic relief package announced for farmers, fishermen and low-income groups (English)

Economic relief package announced for farmers, fishermen and low-income groups (English)

Cabinet approves proposal to gazette proposed amendments to Value Added Tax Act (English)

Audit report reveals major irregularities; Opposition, govt. trade barbs over coal procurement (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Water cuts in Colombo continue as dry weather persists across Sri Lanka (English)

Litro, LAUGFS announce major hike in gas prices public dismayed by continuous shortage in market (English)

National QR payment adoption program launched to steer Sri Lanka towards a cash-lite economy (English)