A Sub Inspector attached to the Jaffna Police Station was assaulted by a group of individuals last night.
Nelliadi Police said that the officer was traveling on his motorcycle when the men had given chase him on motorcycles and blocked him on the Kodikamam Peduruthuduwa road.
The officer has been admitted to Jaffna Kawechcheri hospital.
According to hospital sources, his condition is not critical.
Nelliadi Police is conducting further investigations.