LNP - Probe launched after video of senior police officer assaulting civilian goes viral

The Police Headquarters has commenced an investigation into the incident where a senior police officer in charge of the Sabaragamuwa Province had assaulted a civilian, which was caught on camera and later released on social media today. It is reported that the incident took place following an accident on the Kiriella road in Ratnapura this morning. Police said that such incidents would seriously damage the reputation of the police department