Man Climbs Coconut Tree After Complaint Delay

A man in Payagala, Sri Lanka, scaled a 70-foot coconut tree to protest what he claims is the police's slow response to his complaint. The 53-year-old began his protest on Thursday morning, perched precariously on the tree near a police station.

The man had reportedly gotten into an altercation with another individual on Wednesday night and subsequently filed a complaint with the Payagala police. He alleges that the police failed to apprehend the person he accused of assaulting him, prompting his drastic measure.

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The suspect who allegedly attacked the person protesting has been arrested, and the protesting person should come down from the tree and come to investigate the complaint.

His wife and sister stood at the base of the tree, pleading with him to come down. The police, meanwhile, stated that the suspect in the assault case had been arrested. They urged the man to descend from the tree so his complaint could be properly investigated. The police also indicated they would pursue legal action against him if he attempted self-harm.

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Furthermore, the police stated that they would file a lawsuit against the protesting person for attempting to commit suicide.