Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ajith Rohana revealed that the Youth from Hambantota who was reported missing after being taken in to police custody, had surrendered to police through a monk.

The DIG made this revelation at an ongoing media briefing at the Police Headquarters.

The youth named, G.G. Gayashan was arrested by police over the theft of paddy.

The DIG said that the police had not committed any wrong with regard to the incident and that the investigations have revealed that the incident was the result of a mishap.

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