A Police Sergeant has been arrested for having handcuffed a woman, allegedly assaulting her, and dragging her along the Wattala main road yesterday (July 16).
According to Ada Derana, investigations have revealed that the Police Sergeant had assaulted the woman over a dispute over a personal deal.
The Police Sergeant is reported to have allegedly assaulted the woman after which he had handcuffed her and dragged her to the Wattala Police station.
The Officer-in-Charge of the Wattala Police is reported to have stepped out of the station after hearing the woman’s screaming, at the time which she was found to be bleeding from her forehead.
The Police Sergeant who is attached to the Ja- Ela Police Station is reported to have been assigned on special duty at the Cinnamon Gardens Police.
He is said to have assaulted the woman while returning home after completing his duty and while in his official uniform. (NewsWire)