Man arrested for rape

Sevanagala Police arrested a suspect for the rape of a woman who was on her way home after work in Weliara, Sevanagala on September 29.

The arrest was made on Tuesday.

According to the police, the woman was forcibly taken away by two thugs and had abused her on the road side. However, she was rescued by residents of the area when they heard her screaming as the second suspect attempted to rape her. The first suspect, who had raped her, fled before the arrival of the residents.