Police have now commenced investigations into an incident where a female candidate contesting in the upcoming local government elections is alleged to have been sexually assaulted by an individual. According to the Police, the incident had occurred on Friday around 5 PM in the Kuda Pokuna area in Welikanda following which a complaint was lodged with the Welikanda Police by the aggrieved party.
The Police say the suspect has been identified as a political supporter and has now fled the area. According to Police Spokesperson SP Gunasekara, the victim in the meantime has been admitted to the hospital.
“Welikada Police are conducting investigations to apprehend the suspect” SP Gunasekara confirmed.
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