Colombo (News 1st) – A police officer has sustained injuries after an accidental discharge of a weapon at the Dadigama Police Station.

The Police Media unit said the incident occurred when the officer was returning his firearm to the armoury.

The injured officer is a police sergeant and is receiving treatment at the Kegalle Hospital.

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