Two police officers were attacked in Ariyalai - Maniyanthoddam, Jaffna, on Tuesday night.
The officers were attacked by three individuals in a three-wheeler which they had stopped to search.
One of the officers was taken to Jaffna Teaching Hospital with injuries.
Two youths were arrested on Wednesday morning following investigations by the police.
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