Probes into firearm stolen during protest handed over to CCD

The investigation into the theft of the two T56 firearms and two magazines from two army soldiers who were injured in the heated incident during the protest at Polduwa Junction Wednesday (13) has been handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

On the advice of Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police in charge of Western Province, Deshbandu Thennakoon, the investigation was assigned to Colombo Crimes Division, Police Media Spokesman, Attorney-at-Law SSP Nihal Thalduwa.

A special police team of the Colombo Crimes Division has visited the military hospital and recorded statements from the injured army soldiers regarding the incident.

Consequently, under the Public Security Ordinance Act, the armed forces have been empowered, and accordingly, the police and the armed forces will work together to maintain law and order and ensure national security under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence, the statement read further.