A motorcyclist has been arrested after he slashed the face of a police constable following a dispute over a traffic issue in the Anuglana area of Moratuwa.
The Policeman attached to the intelligence unit of the Angulana Police was driving a car and had requested the motorcyclist to move as he was obstructing the traffic.
Following an argument with the policeman he had pulled out a small knife and slashed the PC’s face. He was hospitalized.
The motorcyclist, a resident from the area operating a timber store in Angulana was arrested on Wednesday and due to be produced in courts.
SSP Mangala Dehideniya, in charge of the Mt Lavinia Division has ordered an inquiry.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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