Police provided an update on Sunday regarding the investigation into an allegation that a doctor at Negombo General Hospital sexually harassed a 19-year-old woman during a medical examination on March 31.
According to police, the woman, a resident of Seeduwa, had visited the hospital with her mother for treatment related to dental and skin concerns. The alleged incident occurred during the consultation with the doctor.
The complaint was submitted to Negombo Police by the hospital’s director. Following the report, the woman was examined by a judicial medical officer on April 2. The examination found no signs of vaginal penetration or physical injuries, police said.
Police added that the complainant was dissatisfied with the medical report, prompting a court-ordered examination by a special medical board.
The investigation is continuing. (NewsWire)
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