Suspect arrested for harassing undercover Policewoman

February 19, 2024 at 10:39 AM

A man has been arrested for sexually harassing a female Police Constable who was on undercover duty on a public transport bus. 

The officer had been onboard as part of the ongoing Police operation aimed at preventing the sexual harassment of women and children in public transport.

The suspect, a 44-year-old private security officer from Welimada, was arrested and produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s.

The suspect has been remanded until February 22, 2024, after being produced in court.

The special operation to prevent sexual harassment of women and children on public transportation was launched earlier this month. 

The public who face sexual harassment on public transport have been urged to inform the police via the hotline ‘109’. (NewsWire)