Sri Lanka’s most influential Buddhist monk Pallegama arrested over alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl
The alleged incident of sexual abuse took place at a Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, where Hemarathana serves as the chief priest.
The alleged incident of sexual abuse took place at a Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, where Hemarathana serves as the chief priest.
The organization had clearly stated that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of harassment.
Important demonstrations of self-defence training for women were presented during the programme.
When the woman began insisting on marriage, he revealed his Christian identity and started pressurising her to convert to Christianity as a precondition for the marriage.
After the incident, the girl informed the authorities by calling the emergency helpline number 112.
Most of the girls are between 13 and 17 years of age.
It is alleged that she was targeted because she is a Brahmin.
After the student’s parents were informed, they apologised to the teacher and the principal.
The victim told the Police, that the accused Osaf Khan was pressurizing her to convert to Islam.
The remarks sparked widespread outrage, particularly as Bangladesh is just ten days away from general elections.