Protection of Human Rights
Handling of Complaints
Number of complaints received by the Regional Office within the year was 128. 2 complaints were
lodged against the police over torturing and assaulting. There were 3 disappearances reported and
all 3 missing persons had subsequently returned their respective homes, 31 complaints regarding
omissions were filled against police stations, the Educational Office and Divisional Secretariats.
Categories of complaints - Regional Office Trincomalee
Nature
of
Complaint
the
Personal freedom
No. of Complaints
Torture
10
Mental &
harassment
Physical
11
Illegal arrest/detention
17
Disappearances
01
Inaction
31
Employment
Promotions
03
Transfers
03
Suspensions
01
Interviews
01
Special privileges
07
Pension
Education
02
School admission
02
Admission
to
government
vocational institutes
01
Examination
02
Disciplinary matters
of school/university
01
88