The trial against former Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman who was indicted for raping an underage girl at his own guest house is to begin on January 9 before Matara High Court.The Attorney General has indicted Saruwa Liyanage Sunil (48), PS Chairman from the ruling UPFA party for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in May 2011.
The Woman and Child Protection Bureau of the Matara Police conducted the investigation and took the accused into custody following his surrender over the crime. Seventeen witnesses are to give evidence while 13 productions are listed.
Following the incident, the UPFA suspended his position as the head of the local council while his party membership of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was also suspended.
According to investigation the accused had raped the minor keeping her at his own rest house for two days.
The accused was later released on Rs 50,000 cash bail and four personal bails.
(Cull From Dailymirror)
