Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Dompe victim's parents seek justice


BBCSinhala.com
Gayan Saranga's mother and relatives gathered at the scene (photo: AHRC)
Protest by angry villagers resulted with the arrest of five policemen
The parents of an alleged police torture victim have called upon Sri Lankan authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the death in order to prevent any such incidents in future.
29 year old Gayan Rasanga arrested by Dompe police on Thursday was found dead in custody on Friday morning.
His funeral was held on Monday amidst heavy military presence.
Security personnel were seen taking photographs of those attending the funeral, reports journalist Prasad Purnimal Jayamanne.
Angry villagers who pelted stones at the police station and set fire to the police building and vehicles following his death forced the arrest of five policemen, including the Chief Inspector.     Full Story>>>