Sri Lanka's police and military brutally assaulted a Tamil youth in Manipay, Jaffna.
He was not taken to the hospital and was detained at Manipai police station.
Reports indicate that the assault came as two Tamil youths were stopped by Sri Lankan police whilst riding a motorcycle. When asked why the driver was not wearing a helmet, an argument ensued, which was followed by a Sri Lankan military officer attacking the youth. He was later joined by officers of Sri Lanka's Special Task Force.
When the public gathered at the scene, the driver's injuries were not treated and he was instead detained.
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