HRCSL calls for reports on arrest of Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedera

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has looked into the reports claiming that Sri Lankan journalist Tharindu Uduwararagedara was assaulted and arrested by Borella Police three days ago (28) while covering a story on a protest held in Colombo.

In a statement, the HRCSL said that the Rapid Response Team of the Commission visited Borella Police station and inquired about the condition of the journalist on the same day.

“The Rapid Response Team met the Officer in Charge of the Borella Police Station and recommended that Uduwaragedara be referred to a judicial medical officer. HRCSL will call for reports from relevant parties alleged to have been connected to this incident and summon all the concerned individuals as well for an inquiry,” it added.

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