A complaint has been lodged with Bandaragama Police alleging that the principal of a school in Welmilla, Bandaragama, brutally assaulted a Grade 7 student over accusations that he had used abusive language.According to the complaint filed by the student’s father, the principal allegedly slapped the child repeatedly across the face using both hands.

The father claimed that the assault left visible injuries on his son’s face and that the child was experiencing such severe pain that he was unable even to brush his teeth.The injured student was initially admitted to the Wethara District Hospital for treatment before being transferred to the Homagama Base Hospital for further medical care.The allegations were reported to Bandaragama Police by the student’s father.