By The Pulseline News Desk
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has received 364 complaints of sexual abuse of children during the first nine months of 2026, including 114 complaints relating to serious sexual abuse, highlighting the continuing threat to child safety in Sri Lanka.
According to the Authority, a total of 9,613 complaints concerning child abuse and other issues affecting children were recorded between January and September this year. September has accounted for the highest monthly total, with 1,554 complaints.
The complaints have included 169 cases of rape, eight cases of sexual exploitation and 40 cases related to child trafficking.
The NCPA has also received 37 complaints involving the use of children for drug trafficking and 1,889 complaints of cruelty against children during the nine-month period.
Other complaints have included 51 cases relating to teenage pregnancies and nine concerning child marriages.
The Authority has further recorded 99 complaints related to drug offences, alongside 196 complaints of cyber violence against children and 46 complaints concerning domestic violence.
The figures cover a range of offences and child protection concerns reported to the NCPA during the first nine months of the year.
The number of complaints highlights the broad range of risks facing children, from sexual abuse and physical cruelty to exploitation, trafficking and online violence.
However, the figures represent complaints received by the Authority and should not be interpreted as a complete measure of the prevalence of child abuse in the country since the actual incidents could vary. The NCPA is responsible for receiving and addressing complaints concerning child abuse and coordinating measures to protect children from exploitation and violence.
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