Police have revealed that a 15-year-old girl from Kotahena, who died by suicide on April 29, was allegedly sexually abused by a teacher at her school in Bambalapitiya in December.
According to a police statement, the suspect teacher has been released on bail, and a travel ban has been imposed pending further investigation.
The student, who lived at a housing complex on Galpotta Road, Kotahena, died after jumping from the sixth floor of her apartment building.
On May 4, the girl’s parents held a press conference, accusing both the schoolteacher and a tuition teacher of contributing to their daughter’s death.
Protests demanding justice for the student were held on May 8 at three locations: near the Kotahena housing complex, outside her school in Bambalapitiya, and near the private tuition class.
The private tuition class owner, who was also accused by the parents, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department on May 9 and filed a complaint requesting an inquiry into the allegations claiming his innocents.
The case is scheduled to be heard again on May 19. (Newswire)
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