had been hiding. Due to a gunshot fired from the upstairs by Mammale Marikkar, a member of Saradiel’s gang, the Police Constable Saban was killed. This was the first time ever a police officer died on duty in Sri Lankan Police history and since, March 21 is commemorated as the Police Day. Saradiel was later executed by the British after a short trial. People from Mawanella General Cyril Ranatunga References External links view a map of Mawanella Populated places in Kegalle District Populated places in Sabaragamuwa Province