Recently, an amateur video footage of a woman allegedly being beaten by a police officer in the Ratnapura town went viral on social media.

Police Headquarters stated that the accuracy and credibility of the said footage is questionable.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said that they hope to record a statement from the allegedly assaulted woman shortly, adding that they hope to record statements from eye witnesses as well.

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