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Police managed to rescue a ten-year-old girl who was found chained inside a house in the Kochchikade, Negombo on Sunday.

Police stated that based on tip off, the child was found bound with iron chains on Sunday morning.

Investigations have revealed that the girl had been chained by her own mother.

Police stated that they have launched investigations into apprehending the mother of the child.

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