Student assaulted by retired Army officer

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A student from a leading school in Kandy was hospitalized after being assaulted by a retired Major in the army following a heated argument at the scouts Jamboree held in Dambulla yesterday.

The Kandy Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (J.A.L.Jayasinghe)

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Comments - 27

citizen1 Friday, 06 April 2012 06:51 PM

Sadly this is not new culture. It has always been there but now it is much more rampant and is affecting a wider population,

jamaldeen Sunday, 08 April 2012 08:49 AM

Our country is dancing with the forces on their heads, thats why we are facing problems, after problems.

What is the public doing so quiet?

Maru Yaka Sunday, 08 April 2012 07:05 AM

An Officer but surely not a gentleman!

Nagaragiri Kiththil Saturday, 07 April 2012 04:42 PM

A mongrel

Conty Saturday, 07 April 2012 10:34 AM

Idiot!!!!!!! You are out of line.

Laxana Saturday, 07 April 2012 04:28 AM

Scouting is an esteemed movement which teaches discipline and moral values among many other things. In this case, the student as well as the Major are on the wrong side. Patience is the most important thing a person should learn to practice.

Nodrog Saturday, 07 April 2012 04:23 AM

In Sri Lanka it's 'Human's Might' not 'Human Rights"

momo Saturday, 07 April 2012 03:20 AM

Well said steven

Sameen Jan Saturday, 07 April 2012 02:16 AM

Why? What was the 'retired' man doing at the Jamboree, first arguinig with a a boy scout and then assaulting him?Absolutely and thoroughly disgraceful.
The man should be 'respectfully' sent to jail

Ranjith Saturday, 07 April 2012 02:03 AM

Police is still Investigating? If the boy is in hospital, why police can't arrest the So called Major? Very sad,in a APR scout camp, may be a foolish parent.

ravi Saturday, 07 April 2012 12:39 AM

but he will not understand that. this is a result of too much militarisation of civil affairs in the country.

victor S Friday, 06 April 2012 09:28 PM

Major assaulted a minor !!!

sltk2004 Friday, 06 April 2012 07:04 PM

Does a person who assaults children deserve respect ?

citizen1 Friday, 06 April 2012 06:51 PM

Tme for your pills again.

ULM Ali Friday, 06 April 2012 11:01 AM

Sir, he is a student not a terroriest,we are still in trouble violating on human-rights.Every one has right to speak up their opinion, taking power in our hand the result would be different.We try to be a human please.

Riyazi-Dorking Friday, 06 April 2012 04:49 PM

The scout should have "Be Prepared" for these kind of attacks !!

Fusion Friday, 06 April 2012 03:05 PM

so much for discipline...

marasinhaz Friday, 06 April 2012 02:48 PM

WELL SAID

steven Friday, 06 April 2012 03:04 PM

what is the respect he deserve assaulting a minor????
Respect is something you earn and cannot be demanded!

Sundram Friday, 06 April 2012 02:22 PM

Why are we addressing him "sir"..They get swollen headed because of these mentality by the common man

gajan99 Friday, 06 April 2012 02:11 PM

Student must learn to respect adults.

Gamini Udagepola Friday, 06 April 2012 01:39 PM

When there are some corrupted leaders, others fallow suit. Discipline must start from the top.

bullet Friday, 06 April 2012 01:33 PM

Violence is all ways will be a part of SL

John Friday, 06 April 2012 12:01 PM

Sadly violence has become SL culture now? Assault first, ask questions later!

Bigfoot Friday, 06 April 2012 11:29 AM

This is very common in Sri Lanka. Who care about human rights. In Sri Lanka it is my right.

Shiyam Friday, 06 April 2012 11:48 AM

Major the student is still not a Major

wicks Friday, 06 April 2012 11:18 AM

Dont know when this human rights violation will be stopped in Sri Lanka

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