HRCSL issues guidelines for Police during arrests
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has introduced a set of guidelines for the Police to be followed when arresting suspects. Speaking to...
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Philadelphia shooting: Gunman in stand-off with police after injuring six
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police are locked in a lengthy stand-off with a gunman who injured at least six officers during a shootout in the US city of...
Hong Kong protests: Police defend use of ‘disguised’ officers
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Hong Kong police have admitted deploying officers disguised as anti-government protesters during mass unrest that rocked the city on Sunday. Some officers disguised themselves...
Police use tear gas & water cannons on protesting students
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed off for traffic from the Galle Face entrance road due to a protest. The protest...
Welambada Acting OIC interdicted
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Acting OIC of the Welambada Police, Inspector Bandula Bandara has been interdicted for attempting to return 76 Manna knives and 13 axes from...
Police fire tear gas at protesting students
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students at Lotus Road in Colombo, a short while ago. UTV News...
Police investigate death of ten-month old twins
(UTV|COLOMBO) -Police has launched a comprehensive probe after discovering the bodies of ten-month old twins in Nintavur, Sammanthurai. Police Media Spokesperson Superintendent of Police Ruwan...
Police arrest suspect with locally made firearm
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police have arrested an individual in possession of a locally manufactured, yet unidentified model firearm and ammunition for a 12 Bore Gun, at the...
New hotlines to inform police about disaster situation
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Police has set up two telephone numbers for the public to inform about any disaster situations in the country. The general public...
Hong Kong police evict protesters who stormed parliament
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police firing tear gas have evicted protesters who stormed and ransacked Hong Kong’s parliament. Activists had occupied the Legislative Council (LegCo) building for hours...