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A young female medical student who was arrested on charges of deserting her 12-day-old infant son outside a dispensary in Saliyapura was produced before Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and was later released on a personal bail of Rs.100,000.

Police told the court that the 22-year-old woman was a university student and a resident of Polonnaruwa and had an affair with a youth in her village.When she became pregnant, reportedly by the youth, she had rented a house at Puliyankulama where she lived by herself until she entered the Anuradhapura Hospital for the confinement.

In her statement to the police she admitted to having deserted the baby to keep this matter hidden from her parents and fellow students.

The police had rushed to the scene after receiving an anonymous telephone call to find the child wrapped in a piece of cloth.

A DNA report obtained from the Genetec Institute in Borella in proof of the suspect’s culpability was submitted by the police.

Anuradhapura Police Women’s and Children’s Bureau informed the court that they would seek the Attorney General’s advice to institute further action. The police said the infant was admitted to the Anuradhapura Hospital and was in a stable condition.

Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Harshan Kekunawela passed the order. (Upali Ananda)


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  • practical man Friday, 06 October 2017 10:51 AM

    Let's legalise abortions.

    Sincere Friday, 06 October 2017 05:00 PM

    Killing of an innocent child is not the answer for adultery!

    Sunil Friday, 06 October 2017 11:25 AM

    This has happened due to a moment of stupidity, yet, she is responsible for her actions. I think she needs counseling more than anything else.

    Perumal Friday, 06 October 2017 08:51 PM

    Oh! GMOA is sure to come to her rescue. She can contribute a lot to enhance the standards of the medical profession of Sri Lanka!!

    roshan Friday, 06 October 2017 11:32 AM

    a medical student?? shame for the humanity...how come people can take treatment is she passed out,

    ET Friday, 06 October 2017 12:43 PM

    This is no shame.... it can happen to anyone.. Hail her for carrying the baby for 9 months and giving birth......

    AjithZ Friday, 06 October 2017 01:33 PM

    Feel sorry for both mother and child. Catch the culprit the father and get them married.

    Nadeesha Friday, 06 October 2017 03:17 PM

    Nature's punishment for the sin she committed will be sure at the right time

    ayio Friday, 06 October 2017 05:22 PM

    Won't the GMOA go on strike? !! Wonderful future doctor1

    amazing Friday, 06 October 2017 05:30 PM

    Abandoning your 12 day old infant is unforgivabale ! and she will live happily ever after?! Abortion is better than that. A medical student at that. Not an illeterate , uneducated girl. So this is tha calibre of our doctors.

    Dr. NO. Friday, 06 October 2017 05:32 PM

    WHAT IS THE SO CALLED STREET PROTESTORS (GMOA )GOING TO DO ON THIS MATTER PUT THE BLAME ON SAITEM via DM Android App

    Gamage Friday, 06 October 2017 06:11 PM

    Authorities should provide a safe places in maternity wards like in Switzerland, allowing mothers to leave unwanted newborns safely and anonymously.

    Herath Friday, 06 October 2017 06:33 PM

    What is so special about "Medical Student"?


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