Police launch investigation into viral video allegedly discrediting Dematagoda Police
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Daily Mirror reports that the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is examining the spread of a social media video concerning Dematagoda Police. Ada Derana and Hiru News likewise report a police inquiry, characterising the video as discrediting or critical of the station.
Daily Mirror says the inquiry began following instructions from the Inspector General of Police. Daily Mirror reports that a lawyer was summoned in connection with the video; Newswire identifies him as Attorney-at-Law Sudath Wickramaratne and says the CCIB questioned him. Newswire calls the clip the “Was Kavi” video.
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