The Police constable who was killed in a road accident, while on traffic duty near Independence Square yesterday, has been posthumously promoted.
Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa stated that the deceased Police officer has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
The 25-year-old Police officer was killed while managing traffic in the area after being run over by an SUV driven in a reckless manner.
The Police officer who was immediately admitted to the Colombo National Hospital succumbed to injuries this morning.
The driver of the SUV who was arrested after the accident has been remanded until October 10. (NewsWire)
