Former Atamasthanadhipathi gives blood sample for DNA testing (opens original article in a new tab)

A former monk in Anuradhapura provided a blood sample for DNA testing as part of an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl.

• Former monk Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera provided a blood sample for DNA testing in a sexual abuse investigation.
• The sample was taken after a court order on June 16, following police requests for comparison with forensic evidence.
• Police had previously sent clothing for forensic examination on May 4, which showed DNA alleles.