Minister warns senior Police officers over suspect’s confession video

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Colombo, July 14 (Daily Mirror) - Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has strongly warned senior police officers, including Western Province (South) Deputy Inspector General of Police Gayantha Marapana, for interrogating the owner of a tattoo studio in front of the media.

The video shows DIG Marapana and other senior officers questioning the tattoo studio owner in Athurugiriya, where a shooting occurred.

The Public Security Ministry said that DIG Marapana has expressed regret to Minister Alles and promised that such incidents will not happen in the future.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon issued a new circular instructing all police officers not to broadcast statements made by suspects to the media.

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ANTON Sunday, 14 July 2024 11:17 AM

I THINK POLICE MUST HAVE MISUNDERSTOOD THE MEANING OF SHOOT , EITHER GUN DOWN OR FILMING.

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Dinesh Monday, 15 July 2024 12:32 AM

and the drama still goes on...

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Jason Monday, 15 July 2024 06:44 AM

Do police officers get proper training in Sri Lanka?

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MirakRajBanda Monday, 15 July 2024 08:42 AM

First thing you step into the police station is the time you lose your dignity. First thing you retire from police force is the time you lose your dignity for the rest of your life.

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