Two constables, a sergeant and a Civil Defence officer of Moragahahena Police Station were interdicted following a clash between villagers of Yahalakale Estate in Horana and members of the Moragahahena Police on Saturday night. The Police had gone to investigate a case of child abuse at the estate and an argument ensued between the Police and villagers.

This led to a clash between the two factions resulting in three police officers and eight villagers being hospitalised.

Some of the injured are receiving treatment at the Horana Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

The villagers complained that the policemen were under the influence of liquor and assaulted them. Four police officers were interdicted on the orders of Horana ASP Abeyratna Dissanayaka. Investigations are continuing.