JVP allege attack by UNP group

PERADENIYA: A group of JVP supporters who were removing decorations at the venue of a party local Government elections rally in Peradeniya were allegedly attacked by a group of UNP activists.

Issuing a media release the JVP states that the attackers numbering over 30 were led by Chairman of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha.

A complaint had been lodged with the Peradeniya Police. Meanwhile the JVP says a party office in Pilimatalawa was stormed by a group of UNP supporters who destroyed the decorations while threatening the occupants.