Cop killed during unrest in Kebithigollewa
A policeman was killed during unrest in Kebithigollewa last night (Monday).
The policeman sustained serious injuries during a tense situation which arose after villagers resorted to violence following the death of man in a wild elephant attack.
According to the Police media unit, the policeman succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Villagers took to the streets and demanded a solution to the human-elephant conflict in the area after a man was killed n a wild elephant attack
The Police had also fired in the air in an attempt to control the unrest.
During the unrest some mobs had attacked the policeman.
A number of people, including a Buddhist monk, have been arrested over the incident. (Colombo Gazette)