The soldier who was arrested over a shooting incident in Akmeemana, Galle has been handed over to the Army's 581 Brigade Command Headquarters, Boossa, Police said.
The order to transfer the Army officer had been issued when he was produced before the Galle Magistrate's court today (Jul 5).
According to Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara, the officer would be detained at the Headquarters until the advice of the Attorney General is sought in this regard.
Meanwhile, the court also instructed the Akmeemana Police to swiftly seek the advice of the Attorney General to determine the future legal course of action.
The army personnel had been arrested after he had allegedly shot a person who had forcefully attempted to enter a school. The victim had subsequently succumbed to death at the Karapitiya Hospital.
An investigation into the incident is also underway under the supervision of an assistant police superintendent, the Police Spokesman said.
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