Press Release
THE alleged attempt of physical abuse on a nine-year old girl by a few soldiers, attached to Digiliwedai Army camp was taken up before Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court Thursday (25) where soldiers serving the area were presented for an identification parade.
The Eravur Police, subsequent to a belated complaint made by the victim’s parents after three days of the incident on 14th February referred the affected party to the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) whose report is yet to be released to Court. A parallel Military Police investigation also got underway immediately on a directive issued by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.
As advised by local Police in accordance with legal procedures, the Army detachment presented 48 soldiers, including those six who were present at the specific location to Court for identification.
However, the victim was able to identify one soldier during the parade. Court considering submissions forwarded by the Police remanded all those six suspects until 3rd March 2010.
Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya who is in close touch with proceedings has advised Military Police to investigate into charges and submit a report accordingly. (Ends)
