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The most number of sexual violence was recorded within households.
Crucial not to become trapped in expanding opportunities for abuse of power by relying on Prevention of Terrorism Act
"Now no driver can say it wasn't me, it wasn't my vehicle,"
Possibility of criminals entering into both countries with free visa scheme established to boost touris,
FIU assessment comes ahead of FATF mutual evaluation; Sri Lanka has been in Grey List twice
Sri Lanka has intensified raids at entry points and within the country to eliminate drugs
“Even uploading pornographic material of foreign origin is a crime,” said Rohana.
"Our intention is to carry out a sharp investigation," police spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.
A 64-year-old suspect who had brought the girl to work at the former minister’s residence was also arrested.
Poice said investigations have revealed that a total of 10 people had abused the 13-year-old victim.
The police media division said the latest suspect who is a resident in Negombo was arrested on Monday (12).
The Maldivian national had paid for the underage girl’s services, while a hotel manager had provided a room
“This is being carried out by criminals or and certain prison inmates"
Such deaths will tarnish Sri Lanka’s image, the BASL said.
This is the second time this week an alleged underworld leader was killed while in police custody
The four young men who brazenly stuck their torsos out of a moving vehicle on the southern expressway last Saturday (10)...
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