Police investigations have been launched into the incident of a 14-year-old girl being tied to a utility pole and being assaulted over allegations of theft in Vadamarachchi East in the Northern Province.
According to media reports, the child had faced the incident when she had visited a shop in the Kudathani Porpathi area on Sunday (23 Mar).
The owner of the shop had accused the child of stealing a sweet, after which she had proceeded to tie the girl to a utility pole and assault her.
The injured child had been admitted to the Point Pedro Hospital following the incident.
Following an examination of the injuries, the Judicial Medical Officer of Maruthankerny had instructed the Police to initiate legal action against the suspect involved in the incident.
Upon visiting the accused’s house, the Police found it to be locked, after which they informed the woman of the investigation via telephone. (Newswire)