January 22, 2025

Colombo Court Issues Notice to Dematagoda Police OIC Over Alleged Torture Incident

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 editor

The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court has issued a notice to the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Dematagoda Police following allegations of detaining, stripping, and brutally assaulting an individual. The complaint, brought to the court’s attention by the victim’s legal counsel, alleges that a three-wheeler driver was detained for seven days without being produced in court. During his detention, he was reportedly stripped naked and subjected to severe physical abuse by police officers. According to the victim’s lawyer, the incident began on January 2 when the driver was summoned to Dematagoda for…

Police Brutality Allegations Surface at Mawanella Police Station: Innocent Man Assaulted and Threatened.

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Editor

On January 11th, when Mr. Piyantha Anura Bandara was waiting near the bus stop to visit his son’s house in Kondeniya, three individuals approached him and threatened him, demanding he hand over two bags they claimed he had stolen. At that moment, he stated that he hadn’t stolen anything and asked to be taken to the police. These individuals then took him to the Mawanella Police Station in a three-wheeler. After arriving at the police station, when one officer was taking him upstairs, another officer who was present asked why…