A Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone Police Post has been suspended over allegations of misconduct while on duty and making threatening remarks to members of the public.
Police said the officer was suspended after allegedly behaving inappropriately while in uniform outside a private institution near Wathupitiwala Hospital. The incident reportedly involved a dispute over a motorcycle parked in front of the institution.
A video showing the officer allegedly verbally abusing and threatening an individual over the matter circulated on social media in recent days.
Police said the officer’s conduct had brought the Sri Lanka Police and the public service into disrepute. Disciplinary action was taken under the provisions of the Establishments Code, resulting in his immediate suspension from duty.
Police headquarters said inappropriate or undisciplined conduct by officers responsible for maintaining law and order would not be tolerated, and that it remains committed to safeguarding the rights and security of the public.
