A Sri Lankan Navy officer has been accused of abusing a 4 year old girl in Kuchiveli in Trincomalee, reported BBC Tamil.
The incident took place outside the victim's house, by the Thirigai Sri Lankan Naval base. The little girl had reportedly stepped outside the house to collect some herbs for her mother, when an elder sibling saw the officer pick the child up and start abusing her. When the elder sister called out to their mother, the officer let go of the little girl, before running into the naval base. The victim has been admitted to Trincomalee hospital for medical review.
According to BBC Tamil, the father of the victim has identified the man as a Sri Lankan naval officer who he has seen in civilian attire for the past year. The suspect is has reportedly been remanded in custody until January 8th.
The incident took place outside the victim's house, by the Thirigai Sri Lankan Naval base. The little girl had reportedly stepped outside the house to collect some herbs for her mother, when an elder sibling saw the officer pick the child up and start abusing her. When the elder sister called out to their mother, the officer let go of the little girl, before running into the naval base. The victim has been admitted to Trincomalee hospital for medical review.
According to BBC Tamil, the father of the victim has identified the man as a Sri Lankan naval officer who he has seen in civilian attire for the past year. The suspect is has reportedly been remanded in custody until January 8th.