Colombo, Nov. 16 -- Police have arrested a 23-year-old man sought over an incident involving a foreign tourist in Thirukkovil, after a video of the harassment went viral on social media.

The suspect, a resident of Kalawanchikudi, was taken into custody following a complaint lodged by a New Zealand national who had arrived in Sri Lanka on a tour.

According to the Tourist Police, the woman reported that on October 25, while travelling from Arugam Bay towards Passikudah, a young man behaved indecently during her excursion.

The incident gained widespread attention after the tourist posted a video online, showing the man exposing himself and attempting to sexually harass her.

She had reportedly stopped her tuk-tuk when the man approached...