Youth fights to save school girl – Video
The kidnapping of a schoolgirl in the Kelioya Thawulagala area of Kandy district has created a stir across the country.
There have been conflicting reports about the incident. Relatives said that the suspect who kidnapped the 19-year-old student initially demanded a ransom of Rs. 5 million. Later, the youth is said to have reduced the amount to Rs. 3 million.
The suspect is also known as the “Machan Muru” for the student. Police are conducting an intensive investigation into the incident.
A brave youth can be clearly seen in the CCTV video fighting to save the student. The youth was hanging from the van while trying to save him and suffered minor injuries.