Sri Lanka- Minister orders probe on claim by woman on social media
Date
4/15/2020 4:56:51 AM
(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
By Vyshnavy Velrajh
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs says it will commence an investigation into an alleged incident reported on social media where a man had reportedly broken into the room of a woman staying alone in Nedimala, Dehiwela during the curfew.
The woman had claimed on social media, that 3 weeks ago a construction worker close to her residence had broken into her house after midnight and was found in bed next to her when she awoke.
She went on to say via twitter that she had attempted to file a complaint with the Officer -in - Charge of Crimes at the Dehiwela Police Station in this regard, but he had refused to take down the complaint.
When inquired on the incident, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Pavithra Wanniarachchi told the Colombo Gazette, that she was unaware of such an incident, but will take necessary measures to probe it.
Minister Wanniarachchi said she was aware such cases have been on the rise, and the Ministry has launched investigations into such incidents.
Women have been urged to file a complaint with the National Committee on Women under the Ministry of Women Affairs in the event such an incident occurs, she said.
Minister Wanniarachchi assured that she will instruct relevant officials in the Ministry to launch a probe into the incident reported in Nedimala.
Meanwhile, when contacted by the Colombo Gazette with regard to the incident, the Officer - in- Charge of Crimes at the Dehiwela Police Station said no such incident was reported to him and that he did not refuse to take down any statements in this regard.
He requested the victim to file a complaint at the Dehiwela Police Station or to reach out to him personally to commence an investigation into the matter. (Colombo Gazette)
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