A suspect linked to multiple crimes and identified as a close associate of an organized criminal has escaped police custody in Elpitiya after attacking an officer with a sharp weapon during a raid in the Kahaduwa area. The Police said a team from the Elpitiya Police Station had…
A suspect linked to multiple crimes and identified as a close associate of an organized criminal has escaped police custody in Elpitiya after attacking an officer with a sharp weapon during a raid in the Kahaduwa area. The Police said a team from the Elpitiya Police Station had gone to the location last night (30) to apprehend suspects when they attempted to assault officers, prompting police to fire shots into the air. Two suspects fled, with officers pursuing them. During the attempted arrest, one suspect struck a police officer with a sharp weapon. Police then opened fire, injuring the suspect in the hand. He was handcuffed and taken into custody, but another group later arrived and forcibly took him away. The suspect remains at large, while the injured police officer is receiving treatment at Elpitiya Hospital. The Police stated that the suspect is wanted in connection with several serious offenses and investigations are underway to re‑arrest him. (Newswire)