Traffic OIC dies following Feb 24 hit and run incident

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The OIC attached to the Borella Motor Trafic Division who fell victim to a recent hit-and-run accident passed away a short while ago.

The victim, Police Inspector Sarathchandra, had died at around 8:50 pm while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital.

The accident had occured at around 4:35 am on February 24 when a defender jeep had collided with the victim who was on a motorcyle.

A total of eight suspects were arrested in connection with the accident of which seven were released on bail.

The driver of the jeep has been remanded until March 11.

Two including MP Aluthgamage's son released after meeting bail requirements

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