UPFA Southern Provincial Councillor (PC) Krishantha Pushpakumara alias "Raththaran" has been arrested today (Feb 28) over charges of sexually harassing a 16-year old girl.
The victim who lodged a complaint at the Police station alleged that the incident in question concerning the PC member had taken place on February 26.
Accordingly, Akmeemana Police had commenced a search operation to arrest the suspect yesterday.
However, the councillor along with his lawyer had surrendered to the police following which he was arrested.
The suspect is due to be produced before the Galle Magistrates Court today.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
Leave Comments