Man arrested for obstructing duties of cops after video goes viral

Man arrested for obstructing duties of cops after video goes viral

December 8, 2022   01:57 pm

The person who was reported to have obstructed the duties of traffic police officers at Delkanda has been arrested by Mirihana Police, Police Media Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa says.

The police had launched an investigation into the incident after a video showing the suspect threatening the traffic police officers was widely circulated on social media several days ago.

The video showed the youth in question verbally abusing two traffic police officers when they were trying to issue him a ticket for a traffic offence.

The arrest was made following the investigations carried out into the incident Mirihana Police, according to the police media spokesperson.

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

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin | 2026.02.03

Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen condemned by Fisheries Minister (English)

Govt committed to providing quality early childhood education for children – PM Harini (English)

Suspended Dy Secretary General of Parliament files complaint against Speaker at Bribery Comm. (English)

Ven. Kassapa Thero and others further remanded over case related to Trinco Buddha Statue incident (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Traders oppose govt's move to transfer administration of 5 economic centers to a new company (English)