Main suspect of a rape case arrested while hiding at Galle Face protest site

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The main suspect of a rape case pending in the Rantapura High Court, had been arrested while hiding at the Galle Face protest site by the Fort Police.

Police said open warrants were issued against the suspect due to the non-appearance of the case.

The 25-year old suspect, a resident of Ratnapura had been arrested on information that he had been staying at the Galle Face protest site for about 2 months.

The suspect was produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court and remanded.

The Magistrate ordered Prison Superintendent to produce the suspect in the Ratnapura High Court on July 12 and submit a report on July 22. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Lankan Tuesday, 05 July 2022 04:49 AM

Now, How about arresting the main suspect for raping the country hiding at the presidential house?

Lankan Tuesday, 05 July 2022 04:50 AM

Now, How about arresting the main suspect for raping the country hiding at the presidential house?

roobarbie Tuesday, 05 July 2022 05:04 AM

Rapist and thugs hiding inside police uniforms too at police stations and holding down barricades and pointing weapons at the innocent public

Lion Wednesday, 06 July 2022 07:01 AM

The news appears to give an impression to general public that the protest gives refuge to rapists

Bodilima Thursday, 07 July 2022 07:17 AM

Hiding in plain sight is good strategy!

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