The suspect involved in the alleged rape of a female doctor at the doctors’ quarters of Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been identified as an army deserter, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed in Parliament today (11).
Addressing the House, the Minister stated that five police teams have been deployed to track down and arrest the suspect.
The incident, which occurred on Monday night (10), has sparked outrage, with doctors at the hospital launching a strike demanding swift justice.
Earlier, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns in Parliament, condemning the attack and questioning the safety of female doctors in public hospitals. He urged the government to take immediate action and proposed stricter laws to punish perpetrators of such crimes.
The police investigation is ongoing, while authorities face increasing pressure to ensure swift justice for the victim. (NewsWire)
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