The priest in charge of a hostel for girls run by a religious organization in Kirulapone was arrested yesterday by Police for allegedly sexually abusing five girls staying at the centre.
The Kirulapone Police say that a group of female students are staying in this hostel located at High Level Road in the Kirulapone Police Division.
Police said the centre also provides residential education facilities.
Police say that the girls who were allegedly sexually abused by this priest are between the nine and 17 years.
Police investigations have revealed that these girls have been repeatedly abused since 2020.
According to a complaint received by Police, the priest was arrested after conducting an investigation.
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