The IGP has ordered the interdiction of four police officers, including the Weeraketiya Police OIC, who were out on bail over the alleged torture of a youth.
The officers are accused of arresting and detaining Dilshan Madhusankha for nearly six days, during which he was subjected to torture.
Those interdicted include the Weeraketiya Police OIC, Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit OIC, Kamburupitiya Miscellaneous Crime Unit OIC and Mount Lavinia Police Sergeant Saman Jayawardena
The Matara High Court granted bail to the four officers, setting cash bail at Rs. 25,000 each and two personal sureties of Rs. 5 million each.
The Police Special Investigation Unit conducted an inquiry into the incident, which took place while Madhusankha was serving at the Malimbada Police Station in Matara.
Based on their findings, the Attorney General has filed indictments against the officers, with the next court hearing scheduled for Feb. 27.
