March 13, Colombo (LNW): The sister of a man accused of sexually assaulting a lady doctor at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, along with another individual, has been arrested by police, authorities confirmed.
The two suspects, a 37-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, were detained late on the evening of Tuesday, 12th March, in the Nidikumbayaya area of Galnewa.
The woman is facing charges of assisting her brother in evading arrest, whilst the man is believed to be in possession of a mobile phone that was allegedly stolen by the main suspect during the attack, according to Police.
The primary suspect, a 34-year-old man from Galnewa, was captured yesterday (12) following a coordinated operation involving Galnewa Police and the Anuradhapura Police Special Task Force.
The man was found hiding in a dense forest area in Galnewa, where he was arrested after weeks of investigation.
The horrifying assault took place earlier this month when the victim, a lady doctor working at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, was targeted by the suspect. Police say the man threatened the doctor with a knife before committing the attack.
During questioning, the suspect led authorities to the location where the knife used in the assault was recovered, providing crucial evidence to strengthen the case against him.
The suspect is currently being held in police custody, and he is expected to be brought before the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today (13) for further legal proceedings.
