Ranil’s security officer files complaint over alleged assault by cameraman

A security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has lodged a police complaint alleging that a television cameraman assaulted him outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Sept. 30, according to the United National Party.

The UNP said the incident occurred near the court gate as Wickremesinghe was leaving after a hearing in a case filed against him by the Criminal Investigation Department.

According to the party, the cameraman allegedly struck the officer on the head with his camera while the officer was providing security to the former president. The UNP said the officer was subsequently hospitalized.

The party also claimed that the incident had been recorded by other journalists covering the court appearance.

The UNP raised concerns over the adequacy of security arrangements at the court premises and questioned whether there had been a prior plan to harm Wickremesinghe. (Newswire)

A security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has lodged a police complaint alleging that a television cameraman assaulted him during the former president’s court appearance today.

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