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Police warn guest house owners

The police have warned they will take stern action on guest house owners who directly or indirectly facilitate child abuse. According to the police most underage girls have been abused or raped in guest houses or lodges around the country. The police media unit said legal action will be taken against guest house owners, the management and staff if they are found to have facilitated the abuse of children. A circular has been dispatched to police stations in the country regarding this by IGP N.

25 Jul, 2012

Rishad ordered to appear in court

Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was ordered by the court of appeal today to be present in court on September 5 and show cause as to why he should not be punished over the threats on the Mannar Magistrate. A petition was filed in court against the minister alleging that he had threatened and intimidated the judge last week. The incident had reportedly taken place when a group of Muslim fishermen were protesting last week against Tamil fishermen who were occupying a fishing market. Angered by an ear

26 Jul, 2012

Over 270 jaywalkers taken to court

The police filed cases against 274 jaywalkers who had violated pedestrian crossing laws in Colombo this morning, the police media unit said. According to the police laws pertaining to pedestrian crossing was strictly implemented today and court cases filed against those violating the laws. The police said that some road accidents in Colombo and other main towns have been attributed to people crossing at every nook and corner instead of using pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian crossings includin

24 Jul, 2012