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Cops in clash with HRC
By N. Dilshath Banu
Payagala police officers have allegedly abused three Human Rights Commission officials who had inspected the quarters of the police following allegations that the place was being used to torture suspects, HRC director Nimal Punchihewa said.

HRC officials had visited the Payagala police station last week, to investigate allegations of torture in the barracks and kitchen. The Sunday Times learns that this is the second time HRC officials had been allegedly abused by the Payagala police officers. Earlier this month, a similar incident had occurred and the officials had complained to the Payagala police station.

But this time the Human Rights Commission will refer this case to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Kalutara Division SP Jayalath Kulathileka said the barracks are the private residence of the police officers and the Human Rights Commission should inform the officer-in-charge before inspecting them.

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