SJB MPs P. Thigambaram, M. Udayakumar, and M. Velu Kumar, representing the Nuwara Eliya District, accompanied Ganesan to file the complaint. The Police stated that investigations have revealed that the girl was brought to the house in October 2020, when she was 15 years and 11 months old. The Borella Police also informed the court on 16 July that they are investigating whether the girl was sexually abused after coming to Bathiudeen’s house or whether it had taken place at the house where she was staying before arriving at Bathiudeen’s house. Bathiudeen, who was in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over his alleged involvement in the Easter Sunday bombings, was hospitalised on 17 July after informing the CID officers that he was ill. Upon being examined by doctors, the MP was admitted to the emergency treatment unit (ETU) of the hospital.

Source: The Nation July 21, 2021 18:00 UTC