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Sri Lankan National Detained on Sexual Harassment Charges

Sri Lankan national Sanjaya Kumar, 29, was arrested by local police in the Rasfannu area over alleged sexual harassment of two women and remanded for five additional days by a court. Kumar denies the allegations, saying one of the women falsely accused him of contact as he walked past, while authorities investigate the conflicting accounts.

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  • 29-year-old age of detained man The Standard A 29-year-old Sri Lankan national, Sanjaya Kumar, has been apprehended in connection with an alleged incident of sexual harassment involving two women in the Rasfannu area.

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    Earlier reports gave 60-year-old 4 May, 16:32 Maldives Republic

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  • A court mandated that Kumar be held for five additional days during a remand hearing. The Standard During his court appearance for a remand hearing, the court mandated that he be held for five additional days.

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