Manhunt for Governor Musammil’s son over assault on young woman

Police have launched an investigation to arrest Mohammad Isham Jamaldeen, the son of Uva Provincial Governor A.J.M. Musammil, over an alleged assault on a young woman at an apartment complex in Havelock Gardens, Colombo.

 

Police said Jamaldeen had assaulted the woman during the early hours of today and she was admitted with injuries to a private hospital.

 

The Wellawatta Police investigated into the assault following a complaint and launched extensive searches of his residences in Kollupitiya and Keppetipola areas. However, he is yet to be arrested.

 

The woman, who is a daughter of a well-known Sri Lankan businessman, is reportedly married to an Australian citizen.

 

Police said they had informed court and obtained a travel ban against Jamaldeen.