• The transfer was due to service requirements following a request by the Secretary to the Public Security Ministry under the cover approval of the Public Service Commission

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya

Senior DIG in charge of the Sabaragamuwa Province Ranmal Kodituwakku who was allegedly involved in an incident in Kiriella where a civilian was assaulted, has been transferred to the Police Medical Service, Welfare and Field Force Headquarters from Sabaragamuwa Province yesterday. 

The transfer was due to service requirements following a request by the Secretary to the Public Security Ministry under the cover approval of the Public Service Commission.

Earlier, the Police Headquarters had commenced an investigation after Senior DIG Kodituwakku was captured on camera allegedly attacking a civilian along the Ratnapura-Kiriella road.