The police had issued a media release on the morning of Wednesday (05) seeking public assistance to arrest a suspect against whom several complaints had been lodged regarding sexual harassment through social media platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp.

Key Points
  • A media release was issued seeking a suspect over sexual harassment complaints related to Facebook and WhatsApp.
  • The suspect had filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest.
  • It was subsequently revealed that a court order is in place directing that the suspect not be arrested until instructions are received from the Attorney General.

Notification regarding court order

However, it was later revealed that the individual named in the notice had filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to prevent his arrest.

Police further stated that the Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Ampara Division informed the Police Media Division through a report today (05) that a court order was issued when the case was taken up, directing that the suspect should not be arrested until instructions are received from the Attorney General.

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