Impersonators arrested by Police

Impersonators arrested by Police for attempting to violate quarantine regulations

by Zulfick Farzan 25-05-2021 | 3:57 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police warned the general public to refrain from impersonating professionals and employees of essential services.

On Tuesday (25) Sri Lanka Police arrested a 30-year-old male in Narahenpita for impersonating a doctor to travel in a car.

In addition, a 46-year-old male was arrested in Colombo 07 for also impersonating a doctor while another was arrested in Fort, Colombo.

The suspects will be charged under the provisions of the Penal Code for impersonation, said Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana.