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| Armed soldiers at scene after being drafted in to assist police during clashes with locals in Batticaloa. Photograph Tamilwin. |
Two Tamil woman have suffered injuries after an incident involving clashes with Sri Lankan police in Kaanjiranguda Panaiyaruppan, Batticaloa on Tuesday night.
The women, Valliyamma, aged 52 and 24 year old Sarojini Arumguam have been admitted to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital with injuries, reports Batti News.
Both women suffered gunshot injuries to their abdomen and legs, reported TamilNet, citing medical sources at the hospital.
According to police sources Kokkadicholai police officers came under attack when conducting a raid on an illicit alcohol brewery ring. Locals protested, setting the police vehicle alight, after officers attempted to arrest a female suspect, reports Colombo Page.
The Sri Lankan army and Special Task Force were also present at the incident assisting the officers, said the police spokesperson. Female police officers were reportedly drafted in to help with the arrest.
Two officers, Weerasingha (60217) Weerasinghe (43029), were injured and also admitted to Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, reports Batti News.
Two suspects, who remain unidentified, have been taken into custody, reports Daily Mirror.