School principal arrested over alleged abuse of student



Colombo, April 1 (Daily Mirror) - A school principal in the Akuramboda area has been arrested in connection with an alleged abuse incident involving a student.

Police said the complaint was lodged with the National Child Protection Authority by the father of a Grade 9 student, who claimed that the child had been abused by the principal.

Following a tip-off from the authority, officers from the Mahawela Police arrested the suspect.

Police also said that the student was admitted to hospital for medical attention.

The arrested principal, a 50-year-old individual, is to be produced before the Naula Magistrate's Court.

 


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