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Some 142 incidents of rape, 42 of serious sexual abuse and 54 of child abuse have been reported from various police divisions in the country during the first 15 days of 2020, Parliament was informed today.
Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando said this in response to a question asked by UNP MP Hesha Withanage and pointed out that investigations into 78 incidents of rape, 21 of serious sexual abuse and 34 of child abuse have been completed so far.
He said most of the cases of rape, serious sexual abuse and child abuse were reported from the Batticaloa police divisions while 44 cases of rape, eight cases serious sexual abuse and 17 cases of child abuse were reported from this police division during the first 15 days of this year.
Meanwhile, according to the statistics tabled by the Chief Government Whip, 11,998 incidents of rape, 4,806 of serious sexual abuse and 5,891 of child abuse were reported from 2012 to 2020. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)
Siripala Friday, 07 February 2020 05:55 PM
Oh look at the guy who says this.
ranjit Friday, 07 February 2020 06:00 PM
what a country we are living from 2012. Cardinal and other religious leaders what actions have you been taken !!
Dharmista Friday, 07 February 2020 06:34 PM
What a criminal record this paradise is setting? Anyway say no to DEATH PENALTY as this is a Buddhist country.
Andare Friday, 07 February 2020 06:37 PM
Jonny with a full grin seem to be proud to make the announcement.
ravin Friday, 07 February 2020 06:58 PM
So........ it means the promise you all made during the election time is not full filled? " Safe country for all"
Goraka Friday, 07 February 2020 08:07 PM
Lets blame the terrorists. Simple.
Lord Wolfstein Friday, 07 February 2020 08:32 PM
And what is with the aproxemately 1500 child abuse cases in Buddhist temples within the first 15 days in this year
Paul Friday, 07 February 2020 09:05 PM
The reason for increasing the rape cases is due to modern day ladies dressing styles which lead to make numuras criminal activities. No one is responsible for these cases because they are all natural.
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