Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Police have reported that organised gang member Thilina Sampath, alias Walas Kata, sustained injuries while attempting to escape from custody at the Western Province North Crime Division.

Walas Kata suffered injuries to both legs and one arm after jumping from the third floor of the building where he was being held. He is currently detained under a 90-day detention order and is being interrogated by the Western Province North Crime Division. According to reports, at around 9.15 p.m. on Saturday (9), the suspect requested permission to use the washroom. In line with procedure, four officers removed his handcuffs and escorted him towards the facility.

On the way, 'Walas Kata' allegedly attacked the officers and leapt...