UNPers attack journalist’s mother
Indika Polkotuwa
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Minister
Jhonston Fernando
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A UNP supporter has been taken into custody by the Kadugannawa Police
in connection with an assault on Wimala Maturata (66), Treasurer of the
Yatinuwara SLFP Women’s Organisation in Kadugannawa town on the day of
the Presidential Election.
Maturata who is the mother of Lake House Journalist Sanjaya Asela
Maturata is receiving treatment at the Kadugannawa district hospital.
A group of UNP supporters including a UNP UC member are alleged to
have been involved in the incident. The UNP UC member is reported to
have fled the area after the incident and a UC driver has also been
arrested in this connection.
Police investigations are continuing under the direction of HQI Chief
Inspector Rohana Wanigasekera, Kadugannawa Police. |
