Matara shooting: Disciplinary inquiry to be conducted against SI

COLOMBO (News 1st) - An internal preliminary investigation has been initiated with regard to the police sub-inspector who was arrested and remanded in connection with the shooting of a 15-year old student in Thihagoda, Matara.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP Nihal Talduwa said that a disciplinary inquiry will also be conducted against the relevant sub-inspector.

The internal investigation is being conducted to reveal more details about the situation, he added.

The Police Spokesperson previously said that during a scuffle with a police officer, the officer's firearm was accidentally discharged and the 15-year old was injured.
 
The Police said that steps were taken to inspect a suspicious three-wheeler in Naimbula,​​Thihagoda.

Three people had fled while two others were taken into police custody. It was during this process that one of the suspects had engaged in a scuffle with a police officer.

Police said that the shooting occurred at that time.

Additionally, Police also stated that steps were taken to transfer the injured youth to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital.

Angry residents surrounded the Police station demanding action against the Sub-Inspector.