May 5, 2025 – May 18, 2025 | Vol.15, #17 & 18 | ISSN 3084-9330
Issue: In October 2024, Dilshi Amshika, a student of Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College in Bambalapitiya, was allegedly subjected to sexual abuse by her mathematics teacher.[1][2] Following a complaint lodged in December 2024, the teacher was arrested in January 2025 and released on bail.[3][4]
On April 29, 2025, Amshika took her own life following alleged humiliation endured at the hands of the owner of a private tuition institute.[5][6] The owner has served as the organiser for the NPP in the Colombo North electorate.[7] Subsequently, the owner lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) alleging that a “deliberate smear campaign” is being orchestrated to tarnish his reputation.[8][9]
On May 8, parents and teachers at Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College staged a protest demanding justice for Amshika.[10][11]
Photo credits: Daily Mirror
Analysis Overview Over the past two weeks, the Sinhala media discourse – across television and social media platforms (as monitored...