The principal of a school in the Matale area was arrested today (31) in connection with an incident of allegedly sexually abusing a student, it was reported.

According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, a complaint was received yesterday (30) by the Mahawela Police alleging that the principal had sexually abused a 14‑year‑old male student studying at the same national school.

Several police teams were deployed to arrest the principal, but he had fled the area.

Later, residents had informed the Police that he was hiding in several places, after which police teams commenced conducting searches in the said locations. 

However, the wanted principal had surrendered to the Mahawela Police this morning (31), leading to his arrest. (Newswire)

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