Five police teams have been deployed in the area to arrest the suspect involved in the rape of a female doctor at Anuradhapura Hospital.
Hospital sources report that all doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital have begun a strike, demanding the immediate arrest of the perpetrator.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association has convened its executive committee for a special discussion on measures to ensure the safety of doctors in the future, according to the association’s media spokesperson, Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, in an investigation conducted by Lankasara.
The 32-year-old female doctor, who worked at Anuradhapura Hospital, returned to her official residence between 6:30 and 7:00 PM yesterday (10) when an unknown individual attacked and raped her at knifepoint. She has since filed a complaint with the Anuradhapura Police.
After committing the assault, the suspect fled with her mobile phone.
The victim is a resident of the Western Province.
