Tense situation in Talawakelle after police assault

A youth was assaulted and detained by police in the Talawakelle town on Friday, January 15. The incident created a tense situation in the area. The Assistant Superintendent of Police who is in charge of the area arrived at the location to control the situation. According to the News 1st correspondent at the scene, the situation is now under control. It was a youth named Hashan Tillakeratne who had to face the incident when he reached the Thalawakele Town Thursday (Jan 14) night to purchase vegitables.