Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A total of 414 complaints in relation to sexual abuse of children have been lodged with the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) during the first nine months of this year.

The authority notes that during this period, 192 complaints were lodged related to serious sexual exploitation.

From January 1 to September 30 this year, the NCPA received a total of 7,677 complaints.

Of these, 6,296 complaints fall under the Child Protection Authority Act while 1,381 complaints do not fall under this Act, according to the NCPA.

Among these complaints, the highest number was recorded in September, totaling 1,176.

Of the complaints under the Child Protection Authority Act, 49 were related to sexual harassment of women, 11...