By Sanath Gamage   

A police sergeant on duty at the Tangalle DIG’s office is alleged to have committed suicide with his duty weapon. The victim Sergeant 10791 Kusumsiri (46) was from the Weraketiya area.   

Police said the incident had occurred at about 11.30 last morning, and the circumstances that led to the suicide was yet to be established.   

Tangalle police are conducting further investigations.