Kotwila, Medakotawila Sub Post Office It is reported that the postmaster has been taken to the hospital for treatment due to the chili powder attack by an unknown person who came to steal her purse.
The suspect, who came on a motorcycle with his face covered, came to meet the police officer on the pretext of asking about something. At that time, he threw chili powder on the face of the police officer and tried to steal her wallet, but with the skill of the police officer, she fought with the suspect and managed to save her wallet. The suspect then fled on a motorcycle.
It is said that there was nearly sixty thousand rupees in it.
As a result of the chilli powder attack, the station commander has been admitted to the Matara General Hospital for treatment and it is reported that the Kotwila police are conducting further investigations into the incident.