Police Brutality Alleged: Weligama Resident Beaten and Falsely Charged During Arrest

A resident of Pitaduwa, Weligama, was allegedly subjected to violent arrest and false charges by Midigama Police. Janak Jeevan, a father of two, was with a friend on December 14th last year near his friend’s house when a police three-wheeler and motorcycle approached and stopped them. Fearing arrest due to not having identification, they attempted to flee. During the arrest, Janak claims: Six police officers were present They beat him inhumanely with iron rods on his feet and body His hands were tied with a wire While transporting him in…

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