Following acid attack:
NCP Ayurveda Comm. loses vision on both eyes
Hidogama group corr.
North Central Province Ayurveda Commissioner Kumara Alwis who is
warded at the Colombo Eye Hospital for injuries sustained in an acid
attack said he had lost vision in both eyes and may have to go abroad
for treatment according to medical advice.
Alwis said Consultant Doctor Caharith Fonseka who is treating him had
suggested that he seek treatment abroad since lenses in both eyes had
been burnt and nerves connected to the eyes had been destroyed. He also
alleged that certain parts of the statement made by the main suspect
held in connection with the acid attack were false.
Alwis said the suspects wife had been transferred to the Gampaha
Ayurveda Hospital before he (Alwis) assumed duties as commissioner. The
transfer was made in connection with a promotion granted her.
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