A 59‑year‑old man posing as a doctor has been arrested in Polonnaruwa for his alleged involvement in a series of crimes, the Polonnaruwa Division Crime Investigation Unit confirmed.
The suspect, a resident of Pannala in Kurunegala, was taken into custody near Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa on Tuesday night (05).
Police said he had previously been arrested by the Borella, Kandy, Minuwangoda, and Divulapitiya Police Stations in connection with various offences.
Initial investigations revealed that the suspect had served a two‑year prison term.
At the time of arrest, police seized a stethoscope, a doctor’s uniform, a fake identity card, and several other items from his possession.
The Police further disclosed that the man had impersonated a doctor working at the maternity ward of Hingurakgoda Hospital, deceiving the public with forged credentials.
The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court today (06). (Newswire)
