Man arrested for cruelty to his children

By Ranjith Rajapakse and Gamini Bandara Ilangatilleka

An individual who stripped his two children, tied them to a tree, smeared chilly powder and beat them was arrested by Hatton Police. The two children, the six-year-old son and the seven-year-old daughter, were admitted to Dikoya Base Hospital. 

Residents of the area, who secured the release of the two children and handed them over to police that rushed to the scene. They told police that the suspect was a labourer in the Hatton –Dikoya Urban Council who often harassed his wife and children. Investigations revealed that his wife who was not able tolerate his cruelties had taken steps to file divorce action. Police said the suspect would be produced before Hatton Magistrate and further action would be taken on a court order.  

• Investigations revealed that his wife who was not able tolerate his cruelties had taken steps to file divorce action