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20 April 2024

Man charged for sending lewd messages

Women filed complaint against man for sending them inappropriate messages on their mobile phones. (Shutterstock)

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SRI LANKA: Following an investigation conducted into complaints lodged with the Crimes Division of Western Province- North on incidents of harassing women by sending inappropriate messages to their mobile phones, an individual was arrested on March 4 in Katupotha.

It has been reported that the suspect is a resident of Katupotha. Police also found three mobile phones and four sim cards used for harassing women as well as a National Identity card belonging to another individual.

The suspect is expected to be produced before Gampaha Magistrate Court. Police are conducting further investigations into the matter.