Colombo (LNW): A young man lodged a complaint with the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission on Oct 23, alleging he was violently assaulted and faced death threats from officers of the Kesbewa Police Station.
On the 17th, several police officers apprehended him without cause, took him to a remote location, bound his hands, and physically assaulted him, the victim claimed.
Furthermore, he alleged that his wife was held at the police station until morning and was subjected to disgraceful verbal abuse.
An inquiry led by a Superintendent of Police is underway regarding the incident, Police said.
