A criminal attempted to set fire to the motorcycle belonging to a police constable who had arrived on duty to investigate a complaint in Maradankeni area of Kilinochchi. The incident occurred yesterday (23) and as the suspect ignited the motorcycle, quick intervention from nearby youths prevented significant damage.
Despite the timely intervention, the engine part of the police motorcycle sustained damage.
Maradankeni police have initiated investigations to apprehend the suspect involved in the attempted arson.