Probe ordered into intrusive stop and strip search of youth by Colpetty Police 

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles yesterday ordered an investigation to be conducted regarding an alleged intrusive stop and strip search carried out by the Colpetty Police on two youths on 28 December sparking widespread condemnation.

The Minister taking to X (formerly Twitter) said stern action will be taken against any wrongdoers if identified to ensure accountability and justice. 

The incident came to light when a message by the father of one youth detailing the harassment faced went viral on various social media platforms during the week. 

According to the message, police officers manning a Police Post at the Colpetty junction had stopped the three-wheeler two youths were travelling in including a female around 8.45 p.m. on the day. 

The father, identified as Gerald De Saram, accused the Police of initiating a rough body search on his son and tossing the personal belongings of the duo including the contents of their wallets onto the pavement. According to him, the Police had not provided any information as to why the search was being carried out. 

He claimed that four policemen had gone on to conduct a thorough strip search on his son and had manhandled him in the process despite the post being located in a busy intersection.