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. (Newswire)

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Two senior citizens have been killed in a wild elephant attack reported in the Weheragama area in Aralaganwila yesterday.

According to the Police, a 72-year-old woman had died on the spot, while her 75-year-old brother had succumbed to injuries at the Polonnaruwa Hospital. 

The Aralaganwila Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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A 43-year-old resident of Ottamavadi has been arrested with several weapons, including T-56 rifles, based on information provided by the Army Intelligence. 

According to the Police, the suspect was apprehended during a search operation conducted by the Police Special Task Force in Aralaganwila. 

The Police had recovered two T-56 rifles, two magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition, one pair of binoculars, and a sword from the suspect’s possession.

The suspect has been transferred to the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) for further investigations. (Newswire)

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