- The National Organiser of Sarvajana Balaya and former Member of Parliament Dilum Amunugama has been summoned to the Police Children and Women's Bureau.He has been summoned over a complaint received by police alleging that the former MP made verbally abusive remarks against a girl who was allegedly abused by Ven. Pallagama Hemaratana Thero.A senior police officer said that he has been informed to appear before the Police Children and Women's Bureau on Monday, 25th of May.Police clarified details regarding the ongoing investigation during a media briefing held today.
The remarks triggered a backlash on social media, with many questioning the use of such language in relation to a case reportedly involving a 15-year-old child. Following the criticism, Amunugama clarified that his remarks were not directed at the child linked to the case and claimed his comments had been misrepresented on social media.
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People- Hemaratana Thero
- F. U. Wootler
- Amunugama
Organisations- Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama
- National Organiser of Sarvajana Balaya
- Ministry of Women and Child Affairs
- Police Children and Women Bureau
- Protection of Victims of Crime
Keywords- summoned2
- controversial
- pallagama
- verbally
- abusive
- remarks
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