Police arrest school principal accused of assaulting a nine-year-old

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): Police have arrested the principal of a school under the Jaffna Island Education Office in connection with assaulting a minor studying in the school.

The principal who is accused of assaulting a nine-year-old girl four days ago (13) was arrested by the Kayts Police yesterday (16). The minor who was beaten was admitted to Jaffna Hospital.

The parents of the child have reportedly lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) in this regard, and the Kayts Police are conducting further investigations.

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