Tragic Death Sparks Urgent Call for Justice and Police Reform in Sri Lanka

In a press release issued today, the Right to Life Human Rights Center of Sri Lanka (R2L) has demanded justice for the untimely death of 25-year-old Nagarasa Alex, who reportedly succumbed to injuries inflicted during his custody by the Sri Lankan police. This tragic incident has ignited a fervent call for comprehensive police reform and the immediate implementation of amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) to empower magistrates in overseeing the conditions within police stations and prisons. Nagarasa Alex, a resident of Sithankerni, Jaffna, was arrested on November 8,…

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