Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has initiated an investigation into the death of a person, who reportedly died following an alleged assault by officers of the Homagama Police Station after being taken into custody.

The Commission said it initiated the investigation on its own motion under reference number HRC/SUO/MOTU/13/26 following media reports concerning the incident.

In addition, two complaints have been lodged with the Commission by relatives of the deceased. As part of the investigation, HRCSL officers have visited the Homagama Police Station and obtained relevant information, the HRCSL said in a statement.

They have also visited the residences of the deceased person's relatives and record...