Fmr. Akuressa PS Chairman rape trial begins on Jan 9

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The trial against former Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman who was indicted for raping an underage girl at his own guest house is to begin on January 9 before Matara High Court.

The Attorney General has indicted Saruwa Liyanage Sunil (48), PS Chairman from the ruling UPFA party for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in May 2011.

The Woman and Child Protection Bureau of the Matara Police conducted the investigation and took the accused into custody following his surrender over the crime. Seventeen witnesses are to give evidence while 13 productions are listed.

Following the incident, the UPFA suspended his position as the head of the local council while his party membership of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was also suspended.

According to investigation the accused had raped the minor keeping her at his own rest house for two days.

The accused was later released on Rs 50,000 cash bail and four personal bails.

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The trial against former Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman who was indicted for raping an underage girl at his own guest house is to begin on January 9 before Matara High Court. (Susitha R. Fernando)

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Cobra Thursday, 03 January 2013 01:53 AM

Let's hope it is not just an eye wash! Remember Delhi!!

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ConcernedReader Thursday, 03 January 2013 02:42 AM

Such criminals should be hanged and stoned to death in public!

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rizwan Thursday, 03 January 2013 03:35 AM

If he's married, stoned to death.

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serendib Thursday, 03 January 2013 03:44 AM

Believe me, he will be freed without any charges as this is the "WONDER OF ASIA".

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lovesri Thursday, 03 January 2013 03:53 AM

Like in Middle East eh??

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perumal Thursday, 03 January 2013 04:00 AM

Poor guy, he apparently could not strike the right deal, at the right time, with the right party!!

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southpaw. Thursday, 03 January 2013 04:06 AM

The Damage has already been done by releasing him on bail which would increase the prospect of him and his goons to intimidate witnesses.

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shan Thursday, 03 January 2013 04:34 AM

kill him in public!!

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Thomas Thursday, 03 January 2013 05:11 AM

Rape is confirmed, GIVE THEM THE MAXIMUM JAIL SENTENCE, if possible HANG THEM

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galleguy Thursday, 03 January 2013 09:33 AM

he must be hanged by his private organ in public.

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ruwan kumarasarath Thursday, 03 January 2013 04:56 PM

how about if he say if PCS can reject court order i will do the same

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Wasantha Thursday, 07 February 2013 08:38 AM

Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha is well recognized for this type of activities. All teenage should seek their protection well before they walk into town

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