(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) attached to the Traffic Division of Borella Police Station who was struck in an apparent hit-and-run in Bambalapitiya still remains in a critical condition, the Colombo National Hospital sources stated on Tuesday (26).
Meanwhile, seven persons including the son of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage who were arrested by the Police in connection with the hit-and-run incident have been released on bail on Monday (25).
The suspects were released on Rs. 500,000 bail and two surety bails of Rs. 500,000 each.
However, the Driver of the defender vehicle has been remanded till 11 March.
The defender vehicle, WP FZ 9143 which fled following a hit-and-run that led to critical injuries of the OIC has been discovered at a residence in Pelawatte, Battaramulla.
The vehicle was identified after footage of security cameras in the area where the hit-and-run took place were observed.
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