The nine-year-old child who was missing from the Batuwita area in Horana on Thursday has been found near Jethawanaramaya in Anuradhapura.

Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Ajith Rohana stated that initial investigations in this regard had led to the discovery of the child.

He added that an extensive investigation had been launched into the incident.

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