Two traffic police officers who were subjected to an assault in Wilgamuwa in the town of  Matale, have been hospitalised.

The Police Media Spokesperson’s Office said the officers were assaulted while attempting to inspect a three-wheeler.

The alleged assault has been carried out by the passengers of the three-wheeler. The injured police officers have been admitted to the Wilgamuwa Hospital.

The attackers have been arrested and are due to be produced before the magistrate on Saturday. Meanwhile, two traffic police officers who were carrying out spot checks in Kurunegala were abducted recently.

One officer was subsequently murdered.

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