Former Sri Lankan soldier arrested for sexual assault of tourist

by admin
Apr 21, 2016
A former Sri Lankan soldier and his brother-in-law have been arrested for the attempted sexual assault and abduction of two Scottish tourists in Kandy last week, reports The Island.

The 28 year old, who had deserted the Sri Lankan military, was identified as Asanga Kumara and was arrested with his brother-in-law Nilantha Abeykoon.

Both men reportedly picked up the women in Kandy, before driving to an abandoned building in Hantane, where the assault took place.

See our earlier post:

Trishaw driver attempts to abduct and sexually abuse Scottish tourists in Sri Lanka (18 Apr 2016) 

Buddhist monk arrested for filming abuse of German tourist (17 Jan 2016)

Attempted rape of German tourist in Sri Lanka (24 Apr 2014)

Sexual assaults on tourists increase in Sri Lanka (31 March 2014)

Australian student raped by tourist guide in South (26 January 2014)

'Local politicians behind increase in tourist attacks' - Sunday Times (24 Apr 2013)

Another tourist sexually abused in Matara (22 Jan 2012)

More rape incidents of tourists emerge (02 Jan 2012)

‘Attempted rape’ of Swedish tourist adds to Sri Lanka’s woes (31 Dec 2011)

Investigation of British tourist's murder under scrutiny (29 Dec 2011)

Rajapakse associate arrested for murder and rape of tourists (27 Dec 2011)

British tourist murdered on Christmas Eve after row with local politician (26 Dec 2011)

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