Colombo (News 1st); A member of the Yakkalamulla Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested by the Police for committing the offense of sexual harassment of a 27-year-old widow of three children.

Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana speaking to News 1st said the Yakkalamulla Police is investigating the incident and the suspect was remanded until the 19th of January.

He said Sri Lanka Police will file charges against the suspect in terms of section 345 of the Penal Code, when the matter will be called up again on the 19th of January 2021.

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