Suspect Arrested in Connection with Sexual Assault of Female Doctor in Anuradhapura

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More details have emerged regarding the suspect arrested this morning in connection with the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital doctors’ quarters on Monday night (10).

According to police, the suspect has been identified as a 34-year-old resident of Galnewa. Reports indicate that he had been previously remanded in custody for a separate case and was only released on Monday (10)—the very day the alleged assault took place.

Investigations have further revealed that the suspect had previously lived as a layperson wearing monastic robes and had also absconded from military service.

Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene, stealing one of the victim’s two mobile phones. The police launched a search operation based on signals from the remaining phone. However, due to weak signals near the Awukana railway station, the search was intensified in the surrounding area.

special team from the Galnewa Police successfully tracked down the suspect while he was hiding in the Elabadugama area of Galnewa.

The police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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