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by Sarath Malalasekera

The special police team investigating the attack on Highways Minister A.L.M. Athaullah had recorded statements of several persons who participated in the meeting on the day of the incident.

Earlier investigations revealed that on the day of the incident, the attackers did not allow several senior SLMC members to participate in the meeting to be held at the SLMC headquarters 'Darussalam' on December 1.

Senior SLMCers Noordeen Mashroo, A.C.M. Abdul Cader and Dr. M. Hafrath were among the participants.

SLMC officers were forced shift the venue from Darussalam to Galadari hotel due to the attack on the SLMC members.

Earlier Senior DIG Jayatissa Herath deployed a special team to investigate the attack on Athaullah. Senior DIG Hearth had directed the special team to submit a report to him in connection with the investigation.

IGP T.E. Anandarajah appointed Senior DIG Jayatissa Herath on a directive by Interior and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga.

Athaullah's complaint stated that a pre-arranged mob attacked several SLMC leaders including him. Several government vehicles were damaged during the attack.

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