Police say a Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, who was arrested following reports of a clash with National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara, has been released on bail. 

The Constable was released on 02 sureties of Rs. 200,000 each after being produced before the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The case has been fixed for 26 January 2026.

According to the Police, the Constable had earlier lodged a complaint claiming he was assaulted near the Kalugala Temple on December 20 by NPP MP Shantha Pathma Kumara and a group accompanying him, and that his motorcycle had been taken.

However, later the same night, MP Shantha Pathma Kumara lodged a separate complaint, alleging that the Constable had obstructed his cab using a motorcycle and had attempted to assault him.

The Constable was admitted to hospital after the incident, during which medical observations recorded the smell of alcohol on his breath. Police said urine samples obtained from the Constable showed no traces of narcotics, while blood samples have been forwarded to the Government Analyst’s Department to determine the presence of alcohol. 

Soon after, the Constable was arrested over the incident, on three charges, including wrongful obstruction. (Newswire)

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Police say investigations are underway into the conduct of a Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, following reports of an incident involving National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara. 

According to a Police statement, the Constable was admitted to the hospital after the alleged clash, and medical records noted the smell of alcohol in his breath. 

While urine samples showed no traces of narcotics, blood samples have been sent to the Government Analyst’s Department to determine alcohol use.

According to the Police, the Constable had earlier lodged a complaint claiming he was assaulted near Kalugala Temple on December 20 by the MP and his group, who allegedly took his motorcycle. 

Later that night, MP Shantha Pathma Kumara himself filed a complaint stating the Constable obstructed his cab with a motorcycle and attempted to assault him.

Police confirmed the Constable’s motorcycle was recovered near Kalugala Temple and taken into custody. 

The Embilipitiya Divisional Crime Investigation Unit is conducting further inquiries. (Newswire)

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The Bribery Commission has arrested a Police Constable for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 10,000.

According to the Bribery Commission, the Policeman was arrested yesterday based on a complaint filed by a businessman from Sainthamaruthu.

The Police Constable had solicited the bribe to refrain from filing a case against the businessman related to his revenue licence. 

The arrested Policeman is a Constable attached to the Karaitivu Police Station in the Ampara Division. 

The Police Constable is due to be produced before the Samanthurai Magistrate’s Court. (Newswire)

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A Police Constable attached to the Padiyathalawa Police Station in Ampara is reported to have died by suicide using his official firearm.

The Police said the Police Constable was found dead inside the security guardpost at the Police Station at around 5.15 am today.

The deceased has been identified as a 59-year-old resident of Bibile. (Newswire)

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A 28-year-old Police Constable was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a road accident near the Belek Kade Junction in Ratmalana on Tuesday (Jan 28).

According to the Police, the Constable who was driving a Police Jeep from Ratmalana to Moratuwa had collided with a three-wheeler near the Ratmalana Station Road.

The injured three-wheeler driver had been admitted to the Kalubowila Hospital for treatment and had been discharged a few days later. 

The Police said the Constable was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a road accident. 

The Police Constable is a 28-year-old resident of Hikkaduwa and was attached to the Mount Lavinia Crimes Investigation Unit. 

He has been released on a surety of Rs. 100,000 by the Mount Lavinia Magistarte’s Court.

The Sri Lanka Police is set to conduct a disciplinary inquiry against the Constable and will take further action. (Newswire) 

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