Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Two custodial deaths have rocked the National People's Power (NPP) government, amidst allegations by opposition parties and local and human rights activists that the government is giving increased powers to the police to detain individuals for anextremely long duration through new laws.
In one incident, 29-year-old Ishara Harsha Kumara, a resident of Kiriwaththuduwa, died under suspicious circumstances while in the custody of the Homagama Police Station on October 25, 2026.
The medical report on the suspect who died while in Homagama Police custody has revealed that he had three broken ribs and bleeding
in the brain.
Western Province Senior DIG Sajeewa Medawatte said investigations have revealed that the young susp...