Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Police Constable who was arrested and subsequently released on bail in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has been suspended from service pending further investigations, police stated.

He was arrested yesterday (22) by officers attached to the Embilipitiya Divisional Investigation Bureau on several charges, including criminal intimidation.

The Police Constable was subsequently granted bail after being produced before court.

Police earlier stated that a blood sample obtained from the police officer allegedly assaulted by a group including MP Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha will be sent to the Gov...