Sri Lanka, June 10 -- Police have launched an investigation to apprehend two more suspects, believed to be the principal perpetrators, in connection with the assault on three officers, including the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Beruwala Police Crime Division.

The three injured officers are currently receiving treatment at Kalutara - Nagoda Hospital. Five suspects were previously arrested in connection with the incident.

The assault occurred last night, the 9th of June, near the Beruwala Fisheries Harbour, following a heated exchange between police officers and individuals who had parked a lorry obstructing the road. Police had reportedly asked them to move the vehicle, leading to the confrontation.

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