Defence Ministry Suspends Services Of Navy Doctor Who Has Been Arrested For Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Girl

The Defence Ministry has suspended the service of the Navy Doctor who has been arrested for sexually abusing and exploiting a 15-year-old girl.

The decision has been made to facilitate the ongoing judiial proceedings against the doctor. Meanwhile, the Navy has also launched a seperate investigation into the conduct of the doctor.

According to the Defence Ministry annoucement, the doctor has been banned from entering any premises belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy.

The doctor, a leading cardiologist, was recently arrested in Bandaragama for sexually abusing the 15-year-old girl.