Police have arrested a man caught on video brutally assaulting a toddler, following widespread outrage and demands for his arrest.
The video, widely shared on social media, shows the man repeatedly attacking and beating a small child while feeding him.
The suspect, identified as a resident of Welioya, Padaviya, had fled his home by the time police arrived. However, law enforcement agencies persisted in their search and have now apprehended the man along with two women.
The video ignited significant public outcry, with many social media users urging the police to take swift action against the individual for child abuse.