Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today (11 March) that five police teams have been deployed to arrest the suspect who raped a female doctor at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital last night (10 March).
In response to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, the minister stated that the suspect has been identified as an army deserter.
“The suspect, who is an army deserter, has been identified, and five police teams have been deployed to arrest him. We hope he will be arrested soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, doctors at the hospital have launched a strike, demanding the immediate arrest of the suspect.
Source:Aisa Mirror