Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Crime-Branch Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Homagama Police has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the death of a young man while in police custody.

Meanwhile, the service of three officers attached to the Homagama Police, including the arrested officer, has been interdicted in connection with the incident.

The deceased, a 29-year-old father of two and a resident of Kiriwaththuduwa, was arrested by Homagama Police officers at Pitipana Junction on October 25, allegedly while in possession of narcotics.

According to police, the suspect developed a sudden illness after being brought to the Homagama Police Station. He was subsequently admitted to the Homagama Base Hospit...