Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect wanted over sexual abuse complaints

November 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate and arrest a 47-year-old suspect wanted in connection with several complaints of alleged sexual harassment through Facebook and WhatsApp.

According to the Police Media Division, the Sammanthurai Police are conducting investigations to apprehend the suspect, identified as Ahamadu Lebbe Muhammed Aslam, a resident of Sainthamaruthu.

Police said the suspect has fled the area and remains at large, with investigators yet to establish his whereabouts.

The suspect has been identified as a resident of No. 478/A1, Aleem Road, Sainthamaruthu 16.

Police have requested anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the authorities through the following telephone numbers.

  • Officer-in-Charge, Sammanthurai Police: 071-8591162
  • Sammanthurai Police Station: 067-2260222

Further investigations are being conducted by the Sammanthurai Police. (Newswire)