The two individuals arrested for assaulting two Public Health Inspectors on duty in Dickwella, have been remanded till the 23rd of August.
The incident occurred when PHI officers visited the residence of an individual who died due to COVID-19, in order to direct the rest of the family to quarantine.
Police said strict legal action will be taken against individuals obstructing officers engaged in official duties.
Police said the two suspects who were arrested for assaulting the PHI were produced in Court yesterday.
