Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- An Ordinary Level (O/L) examination candidate who was hospitalized following an alleged assault by her father sat for the Mathematics paper today (23) with the assistance of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Aluthgama Police.

The student, a resident of Dharga Town sitting for this year's G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination, had returned home after the exam on Saturday and later visited a friend's house with her younger sister, who is in Grade 10. They reportedly returned home late which had angered their father, who allegedly assaulted both daughters, police stated.

Subsequent to the assault, the two girls lodged a complaint with Aluthgama Police. The Children and Women's Bureau then recorded statements and admitted the...