Real life action movie in Palai
Palai division police officers had an eventful afternoon yesterday (24), Police Media Unit confided.
An action movie unravelled when Police officers arrived at a suspect’s residence in Palai police division, yesterday at 2.00p.m. The suspect - wanted regarding an assault – has attempted to attack the police officers with an axe, whilst being handcuffed following his arrest. He was injured when the Police opened fire.
Following the incident, a group of civilians have attacked the police team with stones and rubble. Police have successfully subdued the situation.
The injured suspect has been rushed to Point Pedro hospital. Later, he was transferred to Jaffna hospital, Police said.