A mathematics teacher from a school in Aralaganwila has been arrested over allegations of sexually abusing eight Grade 10 school girls, it was reported.
According to the Aralaganwila Police, the teacher, who is attached to a school in the Aralaganwila Education Division within the Dimbulagala Education Zone, was arrested today.
His arrest follows complaints from parents of the affected children, while investigations have found that the suspect had sexually molested the children on multiple occassions.
Further investigations are underway into the matter. (Islandnews)
