‘Raththaran’ arrested over sexual violence on minor granted bail

‘Raththaran’ arrested over sexual violence on minor granted bail

February 28, 2019   02:26 pm

Southern Provincial Councillor Krishantha Pushpakumara alias ‘Raththaran’, who was earlier arrested for committing serious sexual abuse against a minor, has been granted bail by the Galle Magistrate’s Court.

He was released on two sureties, each worth Rs 500,000, and a cash bail of Rs 25,000, Ada Derana reporter said.

Pushpakumara was arrested this morning (28) for allegedly committing serious sexual abuse against a 16-year-old school girl on the 26th of February.

He was arrested by the Akmeemana Police when he surrendered to the police through his attorney.

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