The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) Irakkamam branch has refuted the Police statement claiming that an individual arrested over the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in Irakkamam was a Moulavi, stating it was incorrect.

Issuing a statement, the ACJU said that the individual was not a certified moulavi and had not been educated at any Arabic school.

The organization further said that the said individual was not a member of the ACJU or its Irakkamam branches. 

The clarification comes after the Sri Lanka Police today said that a 21‑year‑old Moulavi residing in Eragama was arrested in connection with the serious sexual abuse of a 14‑year‑old girl.

In a statement, the Police said the Moulavi, the main suspect in the incident, had fled the area, but later surrendered to the Ampara Magistrate’s Court through a lawyer on May 20. He was, thereafter, remanded until 03 June 2026.

The Police further said that another 21-year-old resident of Eragama who had aided the main suspect was first arrested in connection with the incident and produced before the Ampara Magistrate’s Court on May 09. After initially being remanded until May 20, he was later further remanded until June 03. (Newswire)

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An Islamic priest who had conducted religious activities for the recent Joint Opposition rally in Nugegoda has claimed receiving threats for his participation. 

The Moulavi filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday, in this regard.

Speaking to the media, the Moulavi said he had been invited to conduct religious activities for the event and had attended for this purpose.

“From November 21st evening, I started receiving threats via the telephone and on social media, especially Facebook and YouTube. People were questioning why I conducted religious activities for this group and who invited me. They also threatened that they will deal with me if I continue to engage with the group,” he added. (Newswire)

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The suspect arrested with several weapons, including T-56 rifles, has been identified as a Moulavi from the Ottamavadi area in the East of Sri Lanka. 

According to the Police, the suspect was apprehended during a search operation conducted by the Police Special Task Force, based on information provided by the Army Intelligence. 

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

The 43-year-old suspect has been transferred to the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) for further investigations. (Newswire)

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