Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Despite children with special needs deserving special care and protection, incidents of harassment against them continue to be reported across the country.

The most recent case was reported from the Anuradhapura area.

The Anuradhapura District Coordination Committee yesterday (19) drew special attention to allegations of misconduct and abuse involving children with special needs at a school in Anuradhapura.

The school, located in Anuradhapura city, educates nearly 69 boys and girls with special needs. It is managed by a private institution under a governing board, and its operations are supervised by the North Central Provincial Department of Social Services.

Allegations have surfaced that children attending the...