CID records 758 statements

The CID, which is conducting an investigation into illegal sterilisation surgeries allegedly performed by Dr. Siyabdeen Mohamed Safi, had recorded a total of 758 statements so far, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said today.

He said 601 women, the Director of the Kurunegala Hospital, 7 VOGs, 28 doctors, 70 nurses and hospital staff members were among those who gave statements to the CID.

The Spokesman said the committee comprising of medical experts led by the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer appointed to examine the women, who lodged complaints against Dr. Shafi, are conducting their examination at the Castle Street Hospital for women in Borella and De Soysa Hospital for women.

He said following the request by the CID, the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court had issued several court orders with regard to its ongoing investigations.

Subsequently, the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Health Ministry Secretary to provide necessary facilities for the committee to carry out their examinations at those two hospitals, SP Gunasekera said.

He said the magistrate also ordered the Director of the Kurunegala Hospital to provide required assistance into the CID investigation.

The 42-year-old doctor attached to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital was arrested by the police on May 24 and was later handed over to the CID. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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