Probe into Kuwait returnee's allegations

The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to media reports on allegations by a Sri Lankan housemaid, Ms. Chandani Dissanayake who had recently returned from Kuwait that she had received no assistance from the Sri Lanka Mission in Kuwait after being allegedly pushed from the upper floor of a house by her employer.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rohitha Bogollagama has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged incident and called upon the Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait to provide a comprehensive report on this matter.

The Minister has assured that stern action would be taken against officers in the Mission, if they are found wanting in discharging their duties to protect the rights of the housemaid. He emphasised that all Sri Lankan Missions abroad are duty bound to provide the best possible consular service and other assistance to Sri Lankans who are in distress.