Student assaulted - trouser cut with scissors by principal

By Shane Seneviratne  

The principal of a school in Hanguranketha area is alleged to have assaulted a student appearing for the GCE ( O/L) Examination and cut his long pair of trousers with scissors in the examination hall accusing him of wearing trousers too large.   
The victim’s mother from Karandagolla area has made a complaint in this regard to Hanguranketha Police. She has stated that her son has been subject to pain of mind and inconvenience due to the principal having assaulted him and cut his trousers .   
Hanguranketha Police are conducting further investigations.