Policeman at Gonahena STF camp dies by suicide

Policeman at Gonahena STF camp dies by suicide

June 30, 2022   10:09 am

A policeman attached to the Special Task Force (STF) camp in Gonahena, Kadawatha has committed suicide, the police said today.

The 59-year-old Sub-Inspector (SI) was in charge of the armoury at the STF camp.

According to reports, he had shot himself using his service firearm.

 

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