December 12, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan Police have refuted reports circulating on social media and in print, which falsely claimed that the individual responsible for injuring three police officers with a sharp weapon during a protest outside the Ministry of Education on December 02, was an army intelligence officer.
In an official statement, the Police Media Division clarified that these allegations were unsubstantiated and inaccurate.
According to the police, misinformation had spread, suggesting that the Thalangama Police had provided such details to the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.
However, after conducting thorough investigations, the police revealed that there was no evidence to support the claim that an army intelligence officer was involved in the incident.
The police have also stated that the Police Special Investigation Unit has been instructed by the Acting Inspector General of Police to look into the matter further.
The investigation will focus on determining whether the individual who appeared in court on the day of the incident had made such a statement.
The protest, which took place in front of the Ministry of Education, was organised by a group of school development officers who were demanding teacher appointments.
During the demonstration, tensions escalated, leading to the injuries of three police officers.
The authorities have urged the public to refrain from spreading unfounded rumours and assured that they are committed to uncovering the truth behind the incident.
