In a series of distressing incidents over the past twenty-four hours, eleven children under the age of sixteen have been reported as victims of abuse and rape. The police have since apprehended five suspects linked to these cases.
Among those arrested is a 52-year-old farmer who has been charged with sexually abusing three 13-year-old children from the Kapugollawa area over the past year. Authorities reveal that the suspect is a relative of the victims’ family.
Additional cases have emerged from various locations including Kamburupitiya, Hungama, Weligama, Kataragama, Nelliadi, Hungamuwa, Kalawana, and Matara. The police continue their investigations to uncover the full extent of these incidents and ensure justice for the victims.