A 73- year-old man has been remanded on charges of sexually abusing his 07-year-old granddaughter.
The suspect was ordered to be remanded by Galle Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala.
The Police had informed court that the father of the child is currently employed overseas, while the child and her mother were residing with the husband’s father and siblings.
They further said a statement has been recorded from the underage child, while the Police have also received the report by the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) at the Karapitiya hospital on the child’s medical examination.
The JMO has also recommended for the suspect to be subjected to psychiatric treatment, and to undergo a medical examination as well. (NewsWire)