Three-wheeler driver allegedly abuses schoolgirl

Galle Ahangama Police arrested a three-wheeler driver for allegedly abusing a 16-year-old schoolgirl while she was taking her to school.

The driver, who is operating a regular schoolchildren transport service, has reportedly taken the girl in his three-wheeler to an isolated spot to commit the crime on the way to school.

The schoolgirl, on her return home, had told about the incident to her mother, who complained to the police.

A group of police officers on instructions from Ahangama Police OIC Upul Weerasekara initiated investigations and took the suspect into custody. Investigations are continuing.