Nabbed while living with underaged girl

A 17-year-old youth living together with a 15-year-old girl, was taken into custody, recently.

The girl was admitted to the Nikaweratiya General Hospital for a medical examination. The youth is employed at a private firm in Colombo.

The arrest was made following a tip-off received by the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). Nikaweratiya Police are investigating.