A Sri Lankan soldier has been arrested over allegations he sexually abused a 15 year old girl in Wanathawilluwa.
The 40 year old soldier was attached to the Mihintale military garrison and was arrested by police officers fro the Wanathawilluwa police station.
The alleged abuse is said to have taken place on Septemeber 18 when the soldier returned to Wanathawilluwa on holiday, Adaderana reported.
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