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A disturbing complaint by schoolgirls has led to the arrest of a middle-aged man, triggering police action, medical referrals, and urgent community awareness efforts to protect children.
A person who allegedly showed obscene photographs to a group of schoolgirls on several occasions was arrested on January 20 on suspicion, according to the Officer in Charge of the Nanuoya Police, Chief Inspector Janaka Bandara. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by students at the Nanuoya Police stating that the suspect had repeatedly displayed obscene photographs to a group of schoolgirls aged between 11 and 14 years who study at several schools in the Nanuoya area.
Police stated that the suspect is a 56-year-old resident of Nanuoya and a father of three. He is due to be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court as investigations continue into the alleged incidents.
Meanwhile, the Officer in Charge of the Nanuoya Police Women’s Bureau said that Police Sergeant Sanjeevani 2435 and other officers have initiated a program to educate residents of the Nanu Oya area, including schoolchildren and estate workers, on child abuse, sexual exploitation, and rape. Police noted that similar complaints have been received, highlighting the need for awareness and early reporting.
The OIC further said that the six female students who made complaints to the Nanuoya Police were referred to the Judicial Medical Officer of the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital to obtain forensic medical reports. Authorities emphasized that child protection, school safety, and enforcement action remain priorities as investigations continue.
