Teen boy escapes from detention

A 17-year-old boy ordered by courts to be detained in an orphanage in Panadura South, escaped on Wednesday. The warden of the house lodged a complaint with Panadura South Police regarding the incident. Walakulu Arachchige Dinesh Chathurange, a resident of Meegahatenna is about five feet in height, fair in complexion and well built. One front tooth is missing. He was last seen in a red T shirt and green trousers.