30 per cent distrust the Police, 47 per cent keep mum fearing reprisals - Results of sociological survey in Kahawatte

State social services in the area dysfunctional with official neglect
As killings and abductions continue in the Kahawatte area of the Ratnapura district, a sociological survey conducted in the area has prompted the transfer of 31 policemen and officers out of the area on Monday, with more to follow
 The survey revealed that 30% of the Kahawatte area residents distrust the police, while 47% more opted to remain silent for fear of criminals interfering with their lives, as they are in cahoots with the police officers.